Cottage Industries Exposition Ltd

This specific location at Flat No. E-145 in Sector 22 is where we handle a lot of the administrative side of things for Cottage Industries Exposition Ltd, though we still have plenty of samples around. Being in a flat makes it feel a bit more personal than a standard shop. You’ll see piles of catalogues and fabric swatches sitting on the tables. We spend a lot of time on the phone or working through ledgers, making sure the artisans get paid and the shipments go where they need to. It’s a bit cramped sometimes when we get new stock in, and we have to move the chairs just to walk through the main room. We’ve been in this part of Noida for a while now and the neighbors know us. It’s a practical space. We don't have a big sign or anything too fancy outside. Most people who come here already know what they’re looking for. It’s mostly about the rugs, the brass work, and the silks. We try to keep everything in good order, but it’s a living space, so things get moved around daily. My favorite part is when someone comes in and recognizes a specific tribal pattern on a shawl. It reminds you that these things have a long history. We just keep our heads down and do the work needed to keep the business running smoothly. There isn't any big secret to what we do, just persistence and looking after the crafts.