Abhishek Decorators

Up here in Ghorpadi 5, the warehouse is usually full of folded tents and stacked plastic chairs. Being in the decoration business means our schedule depends entirely on what is happening in the neighborhood. If there is a wedding or a small function nearby, the trucks get loaded up early in the morning. It can be quite loud when we are moving the iron pipes and wooden poles around. Most of the time, the floor is covered with rolls of fabric in different colors that need to be washed or mended. It is a lot of heavy lifting and manual labor. We don't have a big office or a receptionist. Usually, someone is just out back checking the inventory or fixing a torn backdrop. During the rainy season, things slow down a bit because nobody wants an outdoor setup. We spend that time painting the poles and making sure the lights still work. The shop has been around this part of Ghorpadi for years. People just walk in when they need a few tables for a birthday party at home. It is a simple operation. We don't use computers much for the bookings, mostly just a big paper diary on the desk. It gets messy during the busy months, but we manage to keep track of everything. The boys stay busy with the ropes and hammers. It is honest work for us.