Uma Tailors

At H. No:-C-76 in Mungimadugu, the sound of the sewing machine is a constant thing throughout the day. Uma Tailors is tucked away in this part of Narsimhulapeta where life moves at its own pace. There are piles of colorful fabric stacked on the shelves and sometimes on the floor when things get really busy. You can see bits of thread everywhere, mostly bright greens and reds from the sarees people bring in. Measuring people for new clothes takes a lot of time and patience. The chalk marks on the cloth show where the scissors need to go. It gets a bit crowded inside when a few neighbors come in at once to talk about their orders. Warangal summers are hot so the fan is always humming in the corner. Some days are just spent fixing zippers or shortening hems which isn't very exciting but it needs to get done. The scissors need sharpening quite often because the thick cotton wears them down. It is a local spot where people know they can bring their clothes and talk for a bit. The address is easy to find if you know the area well. Everything is done by hand or with the foot-pedal machine. It is just a regular shop where work happens from morning to evening. The scrap pieces of cloth are saved in a big bag for later use. It is a busy little life in Mungimadugu for everyone involved.