Textile College

We are located at 601, Prerana Appartment, which is right across from the main gate of IIT in Powai. Being on the sixth floor gives us a bit of a view, though mostly we’re just looking at the Mumbai traffic down below. Textile College isn't a massive campus with fields; we’re right here in the heart of the city in an apartment building. It makes the whole thing feel a lot more personal. You have to buzz in and come up the lift, just like you’re visiting a friend. The space is filled with books, swatches, and a few computers that have seen better days. It’s usually a bit cramped, but that’s just how Mumbai is. We don't mind the close quarters because it makes it easier to talk to each other. The IIT gate is always a landmark for anyone trying to find us. Powai has changed so much over the years, becoming so busy, but Prerana Appartment stays pretty much the same. We have our coffee in the small kitchen area and try to stay organized, even when the fabric samples start taking over the tables. It’s a place for learning and working, and we don't put on any airs about it. We’re just people who know a lot about textiles and enjoy being in this specific corner of Mumbai. There’s no corporate polish here, just a lot of real work happening every day. It's home for us during the week.