Amar Kutir
আমার কুটির
A village handicraft cooperative on the Kopai River, founded by independence activists and known for leatherwork, batik and kantha embroidery. Visitors can see the workshops and buy handmade goods.
Amar Kutir, which means My Little Hut, stands on the banks of the Kopai River. Founded in the 1920s by freedom fighter Sushen Mukherjee, it began as a hidden base for anti-British independence activists and later grew into a handicraft cooperative that created jobs for rural women. The grounds are shaded by trees and include a small exhibition hall that explains its history. In the workshops you can see artisans making embossed leather goods, batik fabric, kantha-embroidered saris and wood carvings. The shop has fixed prices and reliable quality, making it an excellent place to buy souvenirs in Santiniketan. The site is about 5 kilometers from the town centre and is usually visited together with Sonajhuri Haat and the Kopai River.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sonajhuri Haat
- Srijani Shilpagram
- Sriniketan
- Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kala Bhavana
- Uttarayan Complex & Rabindra Bhavana
- Visva-Bharati Ashram Area
- Cheena Bhavana