smell of the earth
aparajita sengupta & debal mazumdar are farmers living in ruppur, a village about 7 kms from santiniketan. they largely eat only what they grow in their farm. permaculture is what they do…
alcha shop
the wide range of different crafts available in and around santiniketan – be it embroidery, wood work, metal work, leather, bead jewellery, tie-dye & batik – and the skill of the crafts people has made it possible to design and create a range of contemporary products to appeal to the urban consumer.
situated a short walk away from the bustling marketplace of ratanpalli, the alcha shop sits amidst serene surroundings. it primarily stocks things designed and made in santiniketan under the abakash label. in recent years it has also started stocking a few wares of like minded producers
