Tucson Real Estate: New shop features traditional Indian garb, fashion
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Desi Mall is open at 4652 E. Speedway, near Swan Road.
When Faiziah Rahman visited Tucson to enroll her son at the University of Arizona, the city grabbed her attention.
She was intrigued by how multicultural it is and the large, refugee population.
The seamstress of traditional Indian wardrobes did some research and surveys at area grocery stores and mosques and the response was very positive, Rahman said.
Recently, she moved to Tucson and leased 1,455 square feet at 4652 E. Speedway to open Desi Mall, which stocks dresses and suits from Nepal, Mumbai and Pakistan.
Since opening her shop, several customers have stopped in for the soft cotton tunics and pants that are traditionally topped off with a scarf.
“American women love the Indian cotton,” Rahman said. Anarkali dresses and Churidar pajamas are very popular.
Outfits range from simple to elaborate Punjabi dresses and Saree blouses with embroidery and beads. Rahman also carries fabric and tailors outfits.
Prices range from $140 to $300 for dresses, but are not fixed.
“I will always negotiate,” she said.
The shop is open Monday — Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday 2 — 7 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
On June 24, Rahman will host the Chaand Raat Mela celebration, held on the last day of Ramadan to spot the new moon, which signals the arrival of the Islamic month of Shawwal. The event will be held in the space adjacent to her store and the public is welcome.
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When Faiziah Rahman visited Tucson to enroll her son at the University of Arizona, the city grabbed her attention.
She was intrigued by how multicultural it is and the large, refugee population.
The seamstress of traditional Indian wardrobes did some research and surveys at area grocery stores and mosques and the response was very positive, Rahman said.
Recently, she moved to Tucson and leased 1,455 square feet at 4652 E. Speedway to open Desi Mall, which stocks dresses and suits from Nepal, Mumbai and Pakistan.
Since opening her shop, several customers have stopped in for the soft cotton tunics and pants that are traditionally topped off with a scarf.
“American women love the Indian cotton,” Rahman said. Anarkali dresses and Churidar pajamas are very popular.
Outfits range from simple to elaborate Punjabi dresses and Saree blouses with embroidery and beads. Rahman also carries fabric and tailors outfits.
Prices range from $140 to $300 for dresses, but are not fixed.
“I will always negotiate,” she said.
The shop is open Monday — Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday 2 — 7 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
On June 24, Rahman will host the Chaand Raat Mela celebration, held on the last day of Ramadan to spot the new moon, which signals the arrival of the Islamic month of Shawwal. The event will be held in the space adjacent to her store and the public is welcome.
Imago Dei Middle School bought a 21,103-square-foot building at 51 - 55 N. Sixth Ave. from Great Western Associates LLLP for $2.1 million. It will be the permanent home for Imago Dei Middle School, which serves children who come from low-income families. Imago Dei Middle School was one of the 2016 beneficiaries of the Angel Charity for Children. Funds received will go towards the purchase of the building. Isaac Figueroa, with Picor, handled the transaction.
UCPSA 630 N. Craycroft LLC bought a 30,925-square-foot building at 626 – 630 N. Craycroft Road from Copperpoint Mutual Insurance Co. for $12 million. Rick Kleiner, with Picor, handled the transaction.
Ocean WH Medical Solutions LLC bought 5.9 acres of vacant land at 7417 N. Thornydale Road from DAZ9-Ina Overlook LLC for $1.2 million. Pat Welchert, with Picor, represented the buyer and Mike Sarabia, with DSW Commercial Real Estate, represented the seller.
Canary Systems Inc. leased 4,000 square feet at 2010 N. Forbes Blvd. from Forbes Investors LLC. Brandon Rodgers, with Picor, represented the landlord and Picor’s Ron Zimmerman represented the tenant.
Sonder Agency LLC leased 3,049 square feet at 2819 E. Broadway from DBR Investment Properties LLC. Brandon Rodgers, with Picor, represented the landlord and Isaac Figueroa, also with Picor, represented the tenant.
Adrian’s Barbershop leased 2,500 square feet at 3760 S. Park Ave. from Park Ajo Associates. Picor’s Ron Zimmerman handled the transaction.
Prism Solar Technologies Inc. leased 2,340 square feet at 3961 E. Speedway from Central Point Tucson LLC. Jeff Zellet, with Picor, represented the landlord and Picor’s Ron Zimmerman represented the tenant.
St. Mary’s Plaza has two new tenants. Bhruvikar LLC leased 975 square feet to open Shapes Eyebrow Threading at 1517 W. St. Mary’s Road and My Peak Wireless LLC leased 975 square feet at 1511 W. St. Mary’s Road. Dave Hammack and Rick Borane, of Volk Co., represented Tucson St. Mary’s Plaza LLC.
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