Ahsanat Fashion

Working in Varanasi Cantt is always interesting because there are so many people passing through all the time. Ahsanat Fashion is just a regular spot where we deal with all kinds of clothes. The Cantonment area is a bit different from the ghats or the old city, it feels a bit more open but it’s still very busy. We have been running this place without much fuss. Most of our days are spent talking to local people who live nearby or travelers who need something quickly. The weather in Varanasi can be really harsh, so we spend a lot of time just trying to stay cool inside the shop. We don’t have a fancy website or anything like that. We just open the doors in the morning and see who comes in. Sometimes it’s very quiet and we just sit and watch the traffic go by outside. Other times, it's so busy we don't even have time to eat our tiffin. We handle a lot of different fabrics and styles, trying to keep things that people actually want to wear in their daily lives. It’s not about being glamorous, it’s just about having a decent shop in a good part of town. We’ve known the other shopkeepers around here for years, so it feels like a little community. That’s just how it is for us here in the Cantt area.