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Sustainable craft
View(s):A youth from Ma-Eliya, Weligampitiya is creating stylish, well-made, self-assembled furniture, using 100% sustainable plywood and pallets which are discarded.
Murali Seeniwaasagam is engaged in the health sector. He started making these items as a hobby.
Murali’s creations include table designs, clothes hooks, book shelves and accessories of different shapes. His designs include plywood setteebacks, sofas, bar counters, bottle racks, tables and chairs, wedding decorations, reception desk table counter, salon counters, wardrobes and many more.
With imports curtailed, local craftsman like Murali, whose work are of high standard and on par with Western designs, ought to succeed in the local market.