Akshayaa Maching Centre & Ladies Emporium

Our place is right there near the Old Gram Panchayat in Badangpet. It’s a small shop at house number 3-12, but we keep it packed with all sorts of things for ladies. We have been here for a while now and most people in the neighborhood know us by name. It gets pretty busy in the evenings when everyone is out shopping for their clothes or getting things for weddings. We spend a lot of time helping people find the exact right shade of thread or a piece of fabric that matches their saree perfectly. Sometimes it takes a long time to get it right, but that is just how it goes with matching work. The shelves are full of bangles and little bits of jewelry too. It’s not a fancy showroom or anything like that. Just a regular spot where you can come and get your tailoring needs sorted out. The fan hums in the corner and we usually have the radio playing low in the background. My hands are usually busy with something, whether it is counting out buttons or sorting through the new stock that arrived in the morning. We don’t have any big signs, just the name above the door and the clothes hanging out front to show what we do. It’s a simple way to earn a living and we like being part of the local community here in Rangareddy. Most days are the same, but we enjoy seeing the familiar faces coming in to chat while they look for their matching pieces.