Vijaya Handloom Craft

Our place, Vijaya Handloom Craft, is over at No. 9/239 in Bahadurpeta. If you walk down the 10-4 stretch, you can usually hear the sound of the equipment before you see the door. It’s a bit of a crowded space because of all the thread and the frames we keep around. I’ve been working here for years now. My hands are always a bit rough from the materials, but that’s just how it is. It’s not a quiet job. There’s always something moving or someone talking over the noise. We have a few people who come in early every morning to start. We don't have a big fancy office, just the work area and a small spot to sit and have water. The light comes in through the side window in the afternoon and makes everything look dusty. Bahadurpeta is a busy area, so there’s always noise from the street coming in. Sometimes the deliveries arrive late and we have to stay a bit longer to get everything sorted out. It’s a lot of physical work, lifting things and checking the weave. My nephew helps with the packing now. He’s faster at it than I am. We don’t really have a big sign outside, just the address and the name. People usually find us because they know where the building is. It’s a regular life, just working with cloth every day and making sure things get done. We just keep our heads down and keep the looms moving.