Elegant craftsmanship

The National Awards for Handicrafts - Shilpa 2008, organized by the National Crafts Council together with the Ministry of Rural Industries and Self-Employment Promotion was held at the Folk Theatre in Battaramulla on April 3. Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka along with Minister of Rural Industries S.B. Nawinna and Minister of Rural Industries Premalal Jayasekara graced the occasion. Daily News photographer Ruwan de Silva was there to capture these memorable moments on lens.

 

Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake presents the Swarna Award to S.A.D.C. Wimalawathi for her creation, a colourful reed mat.

Chairman of the National Crafts Council Buddhi Keerthisena hands over National award for first place intended for K.K Nayana Malkanthi for her mat woven using rush and reed. Here her mother K. Somawathie from Manampitiya collects the award.

Minister of Rural Industries S.B. Navinna presents the Rajatha Award to Pasindugeeth Nimantha for his traditional drawing titled Mara Parajaya

Ranwala Foundation’s Bera Nada item

Ranwala Foundation’s Kahamaliyae