No. 6 · Makers
The workshop behind the green door
Sawdust, a radio and someone who still fixes things.
By Priyanka Das · 6 min read
Behind many unremarkable doors in old lanes, there's a workshop: a carpenter, a shoe repairer, a sign painter, someone who fixes radios.
Bring them something to fix.
These makers are the quiet backbone of a neighbourhood. They mend what others throw away and carry skills that take decades to learn. If you find one, go in and say hello, and you'll usually leave with a story.
Field notes
- Look for open doors and handwritten signs.
- Ask before photographing people or their work.
- Recommend them to a neighbour.
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