“We are having a tough time with my shop only open for limited hours.
Kalita, 43, said he has to support his parents, his wife and two children.
The labyrinth of alleys is crammed with shops selling exotic silk fabrics, handmade toys, cane and bamboo products and home décor.
Rupam Gosawmi, chairman of the Assam State Chamber of Commerce, said business has been badly hit by the pandemic restrictions, but the priority is to save lives.