Ankur Footwears Pvt. Ltd.

Ankur Footwears Pvt. Ltd. is at 52/1 Gopal Banerjee Lane. It is one of those narrow streets where you really have to know where you are going. If you blink, you might miss the turn. The building is older, like most things in this part of town. We handle a lot of shoes and sandals here. It’s a tight fit with all the boxes and materials stacked up. We’ve been here for a long time and the neighborhood hasn't changed much. Neighbors stop by to chat sometimes while we are loading up the van. It's not a high-tech facility. We use machines that have been with us for a long time and we know exactly how they sound when they are running right. The floor is concrete and a bit cracked in places. We don't mind it. It’s a place of work, not a palace. During the monsoon, the lane gets a bit muddy, but we manage to keep the stock dry. It’s just a handful of us working here. We know the rhythm of the day. We have our tea at the same time and lock up when the light starts to fade. It is hard work but it is honest. We don't make big promises, we just make footwear and send it out. Most of our tools have been handled so much the handles are smooth.