Sheela Tuscano

My name is Sheela Tuscano. I live and work in Nallasopara West, specifically in a place called Gass-Mothisargodi. It’s near the Sopara post office in the Vasai Taluka. This part of Thane district is quite different from the main city. It’s a bit more open and you can still see some fields and salt pans here and there. I’ve lived here all my life. My house is where I manage my business. It’s a family-oriented place. I don’t have a big shop or a showroom. Usually, people just come to the house or I meet them nearby for a talk. It’s a very traditional way of working. I handle everything from my small table in the front room. The neighbors are all people I’ve known since I was a child. Nallasopara has grown so much lately, with all the new apartment buildings, but our corner stays pretty much the same. I don't believe in all the marketing talk you see on TV or the internet. I just do my work honestly and hope people like it. Most of what I do involves local residents. It’s a small-scale operation, just me and occasionally some help from the family when things get busy. I like the pace here. It’s not as rushed as Mumbai. We take our time to make sure things are done right the first time. If you’re looking for me, just head towards Gass and ask around. Everyone knows the Tuscano family. We've been here for a long time.