MANKADA MJF FOUNDATION CENTRE FOR EMPOWERMENT THROUGH TRADITIONAL ARTS & CRAFTS Mankada is an all women community-based artisanal pottery centre, an oasis in a desert of sugarcane fields. It provides a less strenuous, flexible working environment and a stable source of income that allows the women of the Centre to spend more time with their children. Inspired by nature, these artisans mould beautiful works of art from clay, keeping a traditional Sri Lankan art form alive.
Moulding beautiful works of clay, the women of Mankada keep a traditional Sri Lankan art form alive in the most rural of areas
ANOMA “As I ventured through my journey at the MJF Foundation’s Mankada Artisanal Pottery Centre, I was able to learn things that were completely outside of my scope of knowledge. Today, I work with women living along the periphery of the Udawalawe National Park, managing the financial and technical responsibilities of our Atelier – here we train our artists to create traditional art & craft with clay and upcycled material. I feel happy when I see my strength and passion become a source of inspiration to many women who have limitless potential to do great things in life.”
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