“Hello! Would you like to buy the Jaipuri Door hanging bells? These items are completely homemade.

I belong to Jhunjhunu District in Rajasthan. I had travelled across many states in India doing different jobs before moving to Hyderabad in 2006. I like this city very much and the people here are extremely friendly. I have been living in this area for 14 years now with my wife, and children.

When I first came to the city, there isn’t much traffic. But now, with the steady growth in the IT sector, there is a tremendous increase in the shopping establishments in this area and the traffic. It certainly helps me to get more customers.

I start my work by 12:30 p.m. after dropping my kids off at school and helping my wife with errands. If I am not at Shilparamam, you will see me selling these door hangings at Kukkatpally and Begum Bazaar areas. Sales are rather dismal these days due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic. I usually wind up my day by 8:30 p.m. As I have been living in Hyderabad for quite some time now, I am reasonably familiar with the Telugu language. During weekends and festivals, I take my family along with me to Tank bund so that we can spend some time together.

I am 34 years old now. I intend to work until I see my children well settled in life. I do not want them to follow in my footsteps. I hope to see them become respected members of society. Till then I will work to make ends meet.”