Kisaa Palace

Maldas Street is always packed, and being at number 27 Bhoot Mahal makes for an interesting day every time. The name of the building, Bhoot Mahal, always gets a few comments from people visiting us for the first time. It’s an old place with a lot of character, maybe some creaky floors too, but we don’t mind it. Our space inside Kisaa Palace is filled with stuff we’ve put together over the months. It’s a bit cramped if more than five people are inside at once, but we make it work somehow. The street outside is narrow, so you really have to watch where you’re walking with all the scooters and carts zipping by. We start early, usually before the morning heat gets too bad. By midday, it’s pretty warm inside, so we keep the old fans going at full speed. We aren't doing anything revolutionary here, just running the shop as best as we can. We know the neighbors pretty well, like the guy who sells snacks two doors down. It’s a community vibe on this street. You won't find any glossy brochures or sales pitches here. We just write things down in our ledger and keep moving. It gets loud when the market is in full swing, but that’s Maldas Street for you. We’re just glad to have a roof over our heads and plenty of work to do. The ceiling is a bit high, which helps with the air. We just take it day by day.