Our elephants are made by the only fair-trade certified handloom company in Sri Lanka which manufactures and exports handloom textiles and textile-based toys and handicrafts. Located in Kurunegala in the the North Western Province of Sri Lanka, they produce 100% natural cotton fabrics that are transformed into toys, childrens' accessories, home accessories, household textiles and linens and many other products.
Founded in 1991 by Sandra Wanduragala, The company started its work with 15 women in the village of Wanduragala in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. They now has nearly 1000 members within its organisation seasonally.
A fair-trade certified company they supply fair-trade and commercial customers all over the world.
The tradition of the loom takes its roots at the very inception of Sri Lankan history. Their work takes on the challenge to revive this heritage and extend its benefits to their rural women and men.