Thursday, August 26, 2021

'We're still here' — charming video highlights the longtime relationship of Billy and Jane at Katinka

LimeLight is a new documentary series created by East Village-based photographer-filmmaker Josh Charow.

His first local pick is a classic: Katinka, the unique, closet-sized shop that opened in 1979 at 303 E. Ninth St. just east of Second Avenue. 

In the 4-plus minute video, proprietors Billy Lyles and Jane Williams discuss keeping their shop — full of handmade items from India — and their relationship going strong after all these years. (They've been together as a couple for 48 years.). 

Check it out below...

 

4 comments:

Maria M said...

This is so great, I love this couple, if you ever stop by the store they treat you like an old friend.

Barks said...

Billy!

Anonymous said...

A great shop! Very nice people!

Ilyse Kazar said...

Jane picked out an amazing outfit for me to wear to my cousin's wedding 20 years ago. I never would have picked it out for myself, yet it was perfect and elevated my Me-ness. Billy often played music with my daughters on our way home from their day care. Invaluable Humans of the East Village!