Hanging by the thread: Delhi’s streetside tailors stitch survival amid fading demand

From Govindpuri to Chittaranjan Park, roadside tailors are essential to Delhi's clothing culture. These tailors fulfill small sewing needs. They are a lifeline for those who cannot afford readymade clothes. Many veteran tailors persist despite challenges. Some tailors like Ram Avadh and Arun Poddar take pride in their work. They see their needle stitch living on in Delhi.