SLC33-W4: My Community, My Story – My Community Occupation

Assalamu Alaikum friends. Today I am here to participate in a wonderful Steemit challenge competition organized by @josepha. The Topic of this challenge is SLC33-W4: My Community, My Story – My Community Occupation. So let's get started.

What is your community's name, and where is it located? Tell us and share the Google Maps, Steematlas, and Google Plus location.

Today I will take you to visit an important business shop which is located in Sylhet city. A little inside Sylhet city is Shahjalal Mazar. Which is known as the largest shrine in Bangladesh. To go here, you have to come to Sylhet city from Bangladesh.

From there, you have to take an auto rickshaw to Sylhet Shahjalal Mazar Dargah Gate. There you can see these and Ittadi cottage industry shops located on the side of the road. There is a signboard and detailed details written in front of the shop.

In your community, what is the most common occupation, and why is the occupation important to your community?

Every city has some notable professions. However, this business is very important compared to other professions in Sylhet city and has gained a lot of popularity among the people. Here you can see cottage industry. This cottage industry is very popular in different parts of Bangladesh.

Among them, the popularity of the cottage industry of this shop in Sylhet city has been prevalent for many years. Here you can see different types of cottage industry. These include various furniture made of bamboo and rattan, furniture, rattan chairs, mirrors, benches, etc. which are famous all over Bangladesh. This is a traditional business of the indigenous people of Sylhet.

Rattan seating item
Rattan seating chair
Rattan other items

What tools or skills are used in the occupation that people in your community do?

The business I mentioned here is a cottage industry. Here you can see different types of furniture being made and the shop is beautifully decorated. The decoration inside the shop is very beautiful. Every product is beautifully arranged. Customers come from far and wide and all the products are kept according to their needs. All the furniture here is made of bamboo and rattan.

The price of each product is fixed here so that customers can see them and do not have to worry about the price. You will be surprised to see their business style because they attract customers in a unique way. The wheelchairs made of rattan are the most attractive here. Their price is 2000-3500 taka or 400-700 Steem approx.

Shop decoration
Wheelchair

Tell us the challenges people are facing in this occupation

Those who are engaged in this profession have been involved in this business for many years. That is why they know how to deal with customers. What are the needs of customers, so they are doing business according to their needs and according to their skills. I think their business idea is very unique and they know very well how to attract customers.

That is why all the products are very beautifully arranged, sometimes they are sold as discounts, then they are more profitable. But sometimes they face challenges. When it is off-season, because then there are fewer customers. Also, you can see some wooden glasses here. Which have to be made in a unique style and their price seems a little high. That is why they face a little challenge while selling them.

Traditional product
Wooden plates and mugs

Share with us how this occupation supports the local economy and families in your community.

This profession can improve the economic condition of my area a lot. Because it is a cottage industry and it is a traditional business of Bangladesh. People have been involved in this business for many years. I think if this business spreads to every part of Bangladesh, it will be very good and it will be very beneficial for the businessmen. All the equipment and furniture used in this business do not require much money to make.

The bamboo and rattan used here are around us. Due to which there is no need to procure any equipment from foreign countries. Due to this, this business can develop Bangladesh a lot economically. If small families can run this business, they will improve financially. Besides, there are some extravagant furniture here which have further increased the beauty of the business.

Other furniture
Expensive items

Place name	Ittadi Cottage Industries, Sylhet
Address	Near WV29+V36 Gulistan Restaurant, Dargah Gate, Sylhet 3100
Google Maps	https://maps.app.goo.gl/SCdSNuyX5y3cWu1U6?g_st=ac
Google Coordinates	7MPHWV29+V3
Atlas pin code	[//]:# (!steematlas 24.9021875 lat 91.8676875 long Ittadi Cottage Industries, Sylhet d3scr)
Opening & closing time	9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Customer Service	Good
Product quality	Cheap & Best
Website	No
Rating score	9.9/10
Photo	Samsung Galaxy F34

I Invite my Steemian friends @wilmer1988, @kiwiscanfly, @inspiracion, @sadaf02, @mahadisalim, @jimiaera02 to Participate in this challenge.