77 without any ailment and still working
Simple living is the key to health
This is the shop from where I buy towels (called 'gamcha' locally) for every day usage, since last 20+ years. Today was a great day, to meet the Sr citizens running the show, as their kid ( my age) was out for some time. They have this shop and the factory for more than 60 years. The person sitting is the owner aged 65 years, and the person standing, is working with them for three generations. He is aged 77, and working with them since his childhood. Not much educated, but a hard worker and loyal person, treated equally as family. He is perfectly healthy, without any ailment. And he can work all day even today, fit and strong. And the key to all these is a simple disciplined life - getting up early at 4'o clock to sleeping by 8 pm, and eating all simple vegetarian food with desi ghee. He does not know what stress is 😀 And he also does not know what a smart phone is, though he understands by using a phone, you can talk to someone. He has never used one though.
I was curious to have few words with him and called him out, as he was watching from inside. He knows everything about the process of sewing these fabrics, from processing the threads, putting colors, sewing etc. They have their own spinning mill, running for decades. Though the incentive in this business has been not much and much bigger factories have closed, these guys have run this family business with success because of maintaining the best quality. They don't compromise in the price and even won't deduct a single rupee. But they have fixed customers, who recognize the quality.
They produce various items, like towels, sarees etc. in various designs, all cotton materials and very comfortable in usage. Whenever, I go, I buy a bunch of them, so that, it can run for a year. They cost around INR 150 - 200 ( 2-3 $), though some very good design work would cost around INR 500 ( 7-8 $). Their fabric quality is what tied me with them for two decades, its very soft to use, after wash. And unlike the big towels, these dry up pretty fast, and are more portable. And look at the colors - they are pretty fascinating as well. Every time I go, I find different colors and designs. Running a proprietary business for decades would not have been easy, had they not maintained this.
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The man is such a strong person. At such old age and he is still strong and fit to go around doing his normal job. It's amazing. May God keep him even more stronger. Those towels look really good no doubt about that. I wish I could get a hold of one😁
Want me to ship one ?
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Impressive example of a family run business with long tradition but to me, the lifestyle of that old but vital and energetic man is even more impressive. Some can say his life is too simple but I am sure he is actually happier and more relaxed than a vast majority of people in rich countries...
Great post, I enjoyed :)
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This gives lots of positive vibes. A lifestyle like that is always the best. Forgetting that, we are dealing with lots of stress and anxiety these days. Ignorance is bliss.
We have so many things to learn from from our older generation...a simple lifestyle is one of them.....btw honestly looking at the gamcha variety...I would buy few from you.😉
I can ship if you want.
I loved those images from the store. wooo does not use cell phone 😳
I spend the day with mine working. but it is always good to disconnect for moments. but without him I couldn't work hehe
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Often times being active is the best medicine.
A lot to learn from them and the kind of lifestyle they are living is way better than what we are going through now. They have no stress and we rarely have any day without it.
How are you dear friend @sanjeevm good day
I appreciate you sharing this beautiful life story. which is an example to follow
nowadays young people do not want to work, and seeing this person at their age very committed to work is worthy of admiration
You make a good choice to buy their products, they look great and have beautiful colors and good quality
I take this opportunity to wish you a wonderful weekend
Thank you so much, wish you a nice weekend too.
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Very cool shop and even more amazing story of the owner(s). The checkerboard patterns remind me of the traditional Cambodian towels/sarongs, called "kramas." I think this guy doesn't need a smartphone because he already has enough smarts stored away in his mind.
Sir in my hometown, they make similar gamchas too, even my mom during her 30s i used to watch her make such gamchas. The prices are very similar, although in my hometown sometimes they sell for 250 rupees per gamchas 😅
What a special story @sanjeevm! I'm sure he has had a happier life without the complications of modern interferences like a smart phone.
We have so much to learn from them. To be honest they work so hard to earn. And Indian local shops have gems hidden in them. Also the simple lifestyle they owe is just amazing @sanjeevm.
Namaste🙏@sanjeevm, Sir this word 'gamcha' we are using in our local language "Maithili" (Mata sita's language and second name of her"), Nice to see that same word is using in your area also. Thanks for sharing nice post