–says custom-made Indian outfits currently available at Adventure location

JAMUNIE Ramgewan, a single-mother and owner of Malena’s Little India and Elite Fashion, aims to offer unique, custom-made outfits to Region Two residents and visitors.

The young entrepreneur uses her talent and passion for Indian wear to create bespoke clothing for those who visit the Lot 8 and 9 Adventure location.

With a range of fabrics and designs, including a 696 colour chart, customers can select their desired colour and preferred design, which she will then stitch to perfection. They can also pre-order their outfits, and have them delivered to them.

Ramgewan left her teaching job in Cornelia Ida, on the West Coast Demerara, in 2005 to pursue her love for Indian fashion.

Motivated by the demand for exclusive, custom-made outfits, she sources materials from India, imports fabrics for Muslim gowns, and ensures the selected fabrics can withstand Guyana’s heat.

Ramgewan’s strength comes from her faith and her determination to provide for her children, and ensure that she is independent.

She started designing her own collection a year ago, but has been selling Indian wear for over a decade now. Her aim is to offer a variety of Indian outfits at affordable prices, especially to the older folks.

With clients in Regions Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), Four (Demerara-Mahaica), Five (Mahaica-Berbice), and Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), she customises outfits to suit all body types, including lehengas.

Despite challenges such as long waiting times and high shipping costs, Ramgewan strives to keep her prices lower than her competitors.

She said that her biggest satisfaction is making her clients happy by delivering quality outfits at affordable prices. She said once someone contacts her, she will ensure their measurements are taken, and their outfits are made to their desire.

Recently, she attended a business meeting with Senior Minister in the Office of the President, with Responsibilities for Finance and the Public Service Dr. Ashni Singh, and Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond. She used that opportunity to request assistance to construct a garment factory.

She believes that with support, she can revolutionise the garment industry in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) and help other single-mothers achieve independence.

For custom-made outfits, Ramgewan can be contacted on 638-2852, or through her Facebook page: Malena’s Little India and Elite Fashion.