Monika Fabrics

Monika Fabrics is tucked away in 108, Siddharth Apartment, which is part of Building No. 27 in Pratapgunj. It’s a nice area of Vadodara, and having the office in an apartment building makes it feel very grounded. When you walk in, you’re greeted by the sight and smell of different fabrics stacked up high. We deal with all sorts of textiles, and the space is often overflowing with samples and bolts of cloth. It’s a bit of a tight squeeze sometimes, especially when a new shipment arrives. We’ve been operating out of this spot for quite a while now. Most of our day is spent checking quality, matching colors, and talking to weavers or customers. It’s a hands-on job. We don’t have a big corporate structure; it’s just a few of us who know the fabric business inside out. The light in the apartment is good for looking at patterns, which is why we’ve stayed here. Pratapgunj is a relatively quiet neighborhood, so we don't have to deal with the crazy traffic of the city center. We keep our operations simple and focus on the materials in front of us. There’s always some thread on the floor and a half-finished cup of tea on a desk. It’s a real working environment, where the focus is on the textile trade rather than looking fancy for visitors. We like the way things run here and keep doing it that way.