In a corner of Old Town in Kurnool is located a stretch of six shops, where men in their sixties put finishing touches on coffins both big and small. Mr. Basha and his ilk had seen better days, when their business was not restricted to building coffins. Now, we are confined to just building coffins,” says the 65-year-old. Mr. Basha will pass on the baton to Abdullah, the youngest of his three sons, who is physically-challenged. “We attempt to lend some dignity to the dead through our work,” said another coffin-maker of a neighbouring shop.

Source: The Hindu May 01, 2019 19:30 UTC