Mohalla (Locality)

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Zardozi

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Mohalla (Locality)

Darzi ki Bagiya is a small mohalla (area) in Chowk where a lot of zardozi craftsmen live and work. The lanes here are narrow but noisy. One can spot cows and dogs basking in the sun, men driving around on bikes and cycles, women working in courtyards or terraces, vegetable sellers announcing the seasonal veggies and their price list, lots of electric wires hanging from poles that host loud speakers emitting the lyrics of the namaaz from time to time. The architecture is British. The houses here were built more than a century ago and face each other from each side of the narrow lane with the sky bright blue between them. They have big windows for fresh air and light to seep in.

Only the men go to work while women take care of the household chores. It is predominantly a Muslim area and most of the people residing here are embroidery experts. A few Hindus live here too but they are not involved in craft. They usually own small shops that sell everyday items or grocery. The people here are extremely warm, simple and down to earth. They smile at you when you pass them by. They are great hosts. They are wonderful story-tellers. And they are workaholics.

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