Local Trade

Although a visit to the nearest town of Vellore is sometimes necessary for a wider choice of goods, most supplies and services can be found locally.

Jewellers also act as pawn brokers, the Sanday Market every Monday sells a range of food, clothes and household goods and equipment, and there are a number of traders such as Blacksmiths, Carpenters, Tailors, Shoe Makers, Watch Makers, Potters, Bicycle and Motor Cycle Repairers along the main road.
 

 

A range of goods is available each Monday from market traders.
 

 

Many traders spread their wares out on the road side on market day.
 

 

Each market day fresh goat meat is prepared and sold.
 

 

Picture framing is just one of many small businesses in K.V.Kuppam.
 

 

Villagers take brown rice to the local mill to have it polished.
 

 

Mani has built up a successful shoe making business.
 

 

The local hairdresser works long hours.
 

 

The local carpenter can make anything from furniture to coffins.
 

 

The flower seller is always busy at festival times.
 

 

Bicycle and motor bike repairs keep mechanics busy.
 

Challenge!

 

Look carefully at the photos of some of the traders in K.V.Kuppam.
Discuss and compare with your own local town or village.

 


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