Shah Sanatkumar & Company

Shah Sanatkumar & Company is situated right in the middle of the Mandvi Sagar Textile Market. If you’ve ever spent time in the market, you know it is a place full of constant energy and a lot of heavy lifting. Our space is filled with big rolls of fabric and tall stacks of different textiles that come in from all over. It’s quite a sight to see all the different colors and textures piled up almost to the ceiling. We spend our days measuring out lengths of cloth, packing up orders, and talking to the different traders who come through the market alleys. It’s a noisy environment with people calling out to each other and heavy carts being pushed through the narrow passages. We don't have a lot of room for a proper office, so our main desk is usually buried under fabric samples and handwritten order forms. The air usually has a bit of lint floating in it from all the fabric being moved and cut throughout the day. We’ve been part of this market for a long time and we know the rhythms of the trade quite well. It’s hard physical work, especially when we have a big shipment arriving or going out to a customer. We don’t have any fancy air conditioning, just some ceiling fans that keep the air moving as best they can. It is a traditional way of doing business, based on being here every day.