The Story of Matti (Pottery) with Miss Nalini
Weligama
- Duration
- 2 hrs
- Group
- From 1 guest
- Area
- Weligama
- Setting
- Her home
- Kids
- Welcome, 6+
You leave with
A piece made by Miss Nalini. (Needs input: do guests also take home their own piece?)
The story of Matti.
The story of Matti.
Step into traditional Sri Lankan pottery (Mati) with Miss Nalini, who has mastered the craft for over 60 years in her home in Kumbalgama, a village with a long history of pottery-making. Learn the story of Sri Lanka’s pottery and of a generational artisan and her work, and take home a piece of this living tradition, made by Miss Nalini.
Gallery
Where you’ll meet
Your Keeper
Miss Nalini
Miss Nalini has worked clay for more than sixty years at her home in Kumbalgama, a village near Weligama with a long history of pottery.
60 years practising
Hosted: a Sarana Host comes with you
One of our Hosts meets you, handles introductions and translation, and is along for the day — so you can be fully present.
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