Dilip Textiles is a shop on Arab Street in Singapore that sells Indian textiles such as handkerchiefs, tablecloths and scarves. Every item is made by hand block printing and handwork, in a range of colours and sizes. The shop carries table runners, cushion covers, robes, bags and fabric by the metre, and staff explain how to wash and care for what you buy. On hot days they hand over a cold bottle of water and pack purchases carefully.