Manoj, is an artisan "Clothes Stitcher" and was one of the people involved in the process of designing and making your garment!
This interview is for you to know more about him:
How did you get started in the profession?
- I went to a school where they taught me how to sew and then I started sewing with an acquaintance of my father's until he perfected the techniques to be able to make a living from this beautiful profession.
How many years have you been sewing?
- Almost 20 years
What products do you make the most?
- Women's trousers, dresses and jumpsuit.
Which products do you make the least?
- Skirts and menswear
What do you do to achieve customer satisfaction?
- I strive daily to perfect my techniques
Are you currently undergoing training to improve your work?
- No official training, but I learn from my colleagues in the workshop on a daily basis.
What is the difference between your confections and those of others?
- Sewing style and sewing techniques that make my work easier.
How many people work with you in this activity?
- In the sewing sector 15 people
What machinery do you use in garment manufacturing?
- Overlock, Straight Sewing and your hands hehehe
What is the quantity of garments you produce per month?
- I can't give a precise figure, as it varies according to demand. Between 20 and 45 garments
Where do you buy the fabrics and materials for the garments?
- In Jaipur - India, silks and rayon.
Who requires or requests your confections?
- Customers from USA and Europe
What are your job expectations?
- To set up my own handicraft sewing workshop.
What are the physical working conditions and wages like? Do children work?
- The physical conditions are very good, and the salary is the legal wage with additional wages for production. I haven't seen any children working here, as I have seen in Bangladeshi workshops.