5Star Silver Leaves

5Star Silver Leaves is found at House No. 197 in Dunger Sarai, very close to the Bhura Shaheed Masjid. Being near the Masjid means we hear the calls for prayer throughout our workday, which is a nice part of our routine. We make silver leaves, often called vark, and it is a very traditional process. We do all the work inside this house because the silver is so thin that even a small breeze can ruin it. The house is an old building in Dunger Sarai with thick walls that keep the heat out during the summer. We sit on the floor to do much of the work, using leather sheets and special hammers to beat the silver into thin foils. It is a slow and very quiet job that takes a lot of concentration and skill. We don't have any big advertisements or a store window. Most people who need silver leaves know to come to House No. 197 near the Masjid. The street outside is narrow and often has people walking by or kids playing. We keep our workspace clean and simple, with only the tools we really need. It’s a craft that hasn’t changed much in a long time, and we like it that way. We aren't trying to be a huge company; we just want to keep making our silver leaves the right way. It’s a peaceful, steady life here in the Sarai.