Y.G. Dayawathi of Uda Dumbara in the Kandy district is an entrepreneur, manufacturing handwoven cloth using the unique ‘Dumbara’ weaving patterns. In 2006, I/D/E/A/S supported her with financial assistance to procure much needed thread and equipment. She went on to win the Award for the Best Creation at the National Handloom Exhibition held in 2006 in Colombo, and was also able to cater to the high demand for her products of sarees and other handloom garments thanks to this support from I/D/E/A/S.
