Ghaziabad's Rajendra: 50 Years of Crafting Summer's 'Desi AC' Reed Curtains

• Rajendra Chick Maker in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar has crafted traditional 'chick' reed curtains for 50 years, a family legacy.
• These 'chick' blinds, made from 'sarkanda' reeds from Hapur's Garhmukteshwar, offer natural cooling by blocking sun and hot air.
• The hand-made process involves cleaning, straightening, weaving reeds, and adding cloth for strength.
• Spraying water on khus chick blinds creates a cooler-like breeze, making them a natural alternative to ACs.
• Priced at ₹35 per foot, demand for these traditional cooling solutions surges in summer, supporting Rajendra's 8-member family.