Sri R. K. Apparels

Our place, Sri R. K. Apparels, is over on Aruljothipuram 2nd Street in the Kumarananthapuram area. It’s a typical neighborhood spot where you see a lot of people from around here every day. We spend most of our time dealing with different types of apparel and fabrics. The workspace isn't very large, but we make it work. Every morning the first thing we do is sweep the front and get the machines ready. It gets quite warm in the afternoons, so the fans are always running at full speed. You can hear the traffic from the main road, but Aruljothipuram 2nd Street itself stays a little quieter usually. We have stacks of cloth everywhere. Sometimes it’s hard to find a clear spot on the table to sit down. We don’t use any complicated systems here. Everything is done by hand or on the standard machines we’ve had for a while. If you walk down the street, you’ll see our sign. It is a bit worn out from the rain and sun, but it’s still there. We don't spend money on fancy advertisements. Most people find us because they live nearby or heard about us from a neighbor. Working with clothes means there is always dust and lint in the air. We just get on with the job and try to finish the bundles by the end of the day. It’s just regular work for us. There is no corporate vibe here, just a lot of sewing and packing.