Crafting Impact
SLDF holds a special place in creating impact at grassroot level with Sri Lankan artisans and it’s always been a one of a kind relationship, filled with immense love and dedication to craft. It is preserving the cultural heritage of local artisans by empowering them through design.
Be a part of the conversations with the nation’s renowned change makers with a history of creating impact in craft hosted by AOD's Design For Sustainable Development Foundation Honorary Chair Victoria Walker, it promises a unique narration of Sri Lankan Craft & the new world.
Hosted by*


Victoria Walker
Honorary President of DFSD
Don’t miss out Sri Lanka’s pioneering Craft week and its beautiful narration featuring key impact makers in the Sri Lanka craft sector.
Craft Impact: Day 1
15 Jan, 10:00 - 10:45 GMT+5:30
Online Event
Featuring*
Selyna Pieris
Selyna Pieris, Director of Business Development of Selyn

Vikum Rajapakse
Co-founder and Managing Director of Kantala


Craft Impact: Day 2
16 Jan, 10:00 - 10:45 GMT+5:30
Online Event
Featuring*
Dharshi Keerthisena
CEO, Creative Director - Buddhi Batiks

Barbara Sansoni
Founder, Barefoot
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Craft Impact: Day 3
17 Jan, 10:00 - 10:45 GMT+5:30
Online Event
Featuring*
Shilanthi Abayagunawardana
Senior Textile Designer, FMLK
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Ishara Wijemanne
General Manager, Urban Island

Nimna Wickramasinghe
Designer, IC Collection



