ABOUT

History: Amar Kutir was founded by freedom fighter Late Susen Mukhopadhya in the early 1923, with similar objectives as envisaged by in his experiments in rural reconstruction at . The organization was closed down by British Government for accommodating freedom fighters in 1932. During this period Amar Kutir was raided by the British rulers and Mr. Mukherjee was put behind bars till 1937. The activities of Amar Kutir came to a halt. During his years in prison Mukherjee met several revolutionary leaders, notably Panna Lal Dasgupta and Moni Ganguly. From 1938 the British Government relaxed its rules and started releasing many of the revolutionaries from prison. The released begun living and working in Amar Kutir establishing a commune. They were instrumental in organizing night classes and spreading political ideas amongst the rural masses. When the World War II broke out in 1939, many of the revolutionaries left Amar Kutir and were directly involved in organizing Peasant Movement in the villages. Many of them were active during the Quit India movement in 1942. After independence, Amar Kutir became a cooperative to rejuvenate and develop rural handicrafts, reflecting the ideals of self-help and sustainable rural development advocated by Tagore. One of the veterans of Amar Kutir, Late Pannalal Dasgupta, renowned freedom fighter and social activist then registered the organization as Amar Kutir Society for Rural Development (AKSRD) in 1978, dreaming of a self supported organization capable for rural development. The society, since its inception in 1978, has been organising training and production of traditional handicrafts products of the district and now supports more than thousands artisans with its 100 permanent staff. It cater to the rural artisans of handicrafts belonging to 50 varied communities mainly from the . The Crafts Development Centre was introduced in 1992, which expanded AKSRD's scope to include lac-ware, cane and bamboo, woodwork, terra cotta, dokra, sola pith, batik, and stitch. The impact was rapidly felt as skills are now continuously upgraded, which led to design development and extend market opportunities. SHGs engaged in crafts production in leather, kantha stitch, and batik print involving some 450 crafts persons under the AHVY programme, are now working with AKSRD with enhanced production capacity and sales. AKSRD is committed to development of craftsmen in the district through conducting training programme for skill upgradation, design development and marketing.

Present Activities: Recently Amar Kutir has developed a designer's crafts center cum export mart with the help of ASIDE scheme. The society has 27 acre of land and reasonable infrastructure to support more artisans of the districts especially for Tasar Silk, batik print, and kantha stitch work, leather work etc. Presently the society is engaged in skill building of the artisans of batik print and leather work with new technology. AKSRD funds 25% of its profit for programs in health, education, and environment to strengthen the neighborhoods communities in a holistic way. Three areas of its interest for expansion includes Environment, Training and Medical Clinics. The society has developed an Eco- park in its campus for nature lovers and environment consciousness with assistance from Block and District authorities.

1 LEATHER

Code : Square Circle (L) Size : 22 X 34 X 13 cm

Code : Tribal Jhola (S) Size : 28 X 23 X 8 cm

Code : Side Pouch (S) Size : 21 X 26 X 10 cm

Code : AK/SB/15 Size : 33 X 27 X 6 cm

2 LEATHER

Code : Jhola (M) Size : 41 X 41 cm

Code : AK/FLT/12/17 Size : 26 X 31 X 13 cm

Code : Square Circle (S) Size : 26.5 X 20 X 10 cm

Code : AKFLT Passport Bag Size : 24 X 16 X 4 cm

3 LEATHER

Code : Square Box (L) Size : 11 X 14 X 5 cm

Code : T. Box SPL Size : 26 X 15.5 X 5 cm

Code : JB-2 Size : 6.5 X 11 X 16 cm

Code : Pencil Box Size : 4.5 X 9 X 21 cm (L) / 3.5 X 6 X 20.5 (S)

4 LEATHER

Code : Ak/FLT - 152 Size : 20 X 11 cm

Code : AK-54 Size : 18 X 32 cm

Code : Evening Purse (L) Size : 10 X 20 cm

Code : Ev-3 (L) Size : 22 X 34 X 13 cm

5 LEATHER

Code : Coin Purse 7 Size : 6.5 X 9.5 cm (Open)

Code : AKFLT 18/11 Size : 35 X 19 X 5 cm

Code : AK/NCDPD - 17/16 Size : 32 X 25 X 6 cm

Code : 94/34/Large Size : 30 X 11 X 20 cm

6 LEATHER

Code : AKNCDPD - 17/9 Ladies Bag Size : 34 X 29 X 10 cm

Code : AKFLT 18/1 Size : 42 X 27 cm

Code : Ladies Wallet - 81/12 Size : 27.5 X 10 cm

Code : AK/NCPD - 17/23 Side Bag Size : 35 X 28 X 7 cm

7 LEATHER

Code : AK/FLT/151 Size : 20.5 X 11 X 4.5 cm

Code : AKNCPD 01 Size : ???????????? cm

Code : AKNCPD 17/22 Size : 36 X 38 X 10 cm

Code : AK/2000/4A Size : 43 X 26 X 14 cm

8 LEATHER

Code : Lipstick Case Size : 5.5 X 8 cm / 5 X 8 cm

Code : Money Box Car Size : 22 X 11 X 5 cm

Code : Piggy Bank Owl Size : 17 X 13 X 4.5 cm

Code : Piggy Bank Elephant Size : 20 X 12 X 4 cm (M)

9 LEATHER

Code : AK/NCDPD - 17/4 Side Bag Size : 35 X 28 X 7 cm

Code : AK/NCDPD - 17/2 Size : 32 X 24 X 10 cm

Code : AK/NCPD - 17/20 Size : 40 X 30 X 9 cm

Code : AK/NCDPD - 17/9 Size : 32 X 25 X 10 cm

10 LEATHER

Code : Mango Box Size : 19 X 14 X 8 cm

Code : Hexagonal Box Size : 14 X 14 X 5 cm (L)

Code : Pan Box Size : 16 X 14 X 8 cm

Code : Coin Box Size : 7.5 X 7.5 cm

11 LEATHER

Code : AKNCDPD/17/3 Size : 32 X 24 X 10 cm

Code : File Folder Size : 26 X 36 cm

Code : 170 SPL Size : 20 X 30 cm

Code : Bamboo & Leather Mora (M) Size : 41 cm

12 LEATHER Please give 2 (Two) more Photograph

XCode : AK 36577 Size : 15 cm X Code : AK/NCPD - 17/23 Side Bag Size : 35 X 28 X 7 cm

Code : AK/FLT 17/41 Size : 28 X 20 X 8 cm

Code : AK/FLT/D/Case S...... Size : 40 X 28 X 9 cm

13 DOKRA

Code : AK 36577 Size : 15 cm

Code : AK 37477 Size : Small

Code : AK 35825 Size : ???????? cm

Code : AK 37295 Size : 24 cm

14 DOKRA

Code : AK 37294 Size : 19 X 32 cm

Code : AK 37653 Size : 24 X 29 cm

Code : AK 37381 Size : 12 X 9 cm

Code : AK 37476 Size : 12 X 16 cm

15 DOKRA

Code : AK 35846 Size : 11 X 8 cm

Code : AK 36981 Size : 18 X 6 cm

Code : AK 35675 Size : 6 X 18 cm

Code : AK 35825 Size : 16 X 13 cm

16 DOKRA

Code : AK 35693 Size : 6 X 4 cm

Code : AK 37371 Size : 16 X 11 cm

Code : AK 37379 Size : ??????? cm

Code : AK 35820 Size : 17 X 14 cm

17 SARI

Code : AK 36539

Code : AK 36683

Code : AK 36666

Code : AK 36672

18 SARI

Code : AK 36672

Code : AK 38189

Code : AK 37323

Code : AK 36672

19 SARI

Code : AK 36667

Code : AK 36491

Code : ???????? (CODE Please) Or Code : AK 37492 Change Photograph

20 SARI

Code : AK 37636

Code : AK 37604

Code : AK 38209

Code : AK 36674

21 KURTHI

Code : 36548 Size : 44

Code : 38269 Size : 42

Code : 34736 Size : 44

Code : 37930 Size : 44

22 KURTHI

Code : 37270 Size : 42

Code : 37930 Size : 42

Code : 34807 Size : 42

Code : 35369 Size : 44

23 KURTHI

Code : 37027 Size : 44

Code : 37027 Size : 42

Code : 37028 Size : 44

Code : 37270 Size : 44

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