The cooperative "Landy Avotra" in Kelifaritra, Rural Commune of Ambohitrabiby, District of Antananarivo-Avaradrano still keeps good quality products, techniques inherited from parents in the past, in the craft of silk.

A cooperative is working with the FAFIALA Center to give importance to this traditional Malagasy craft. The shelter built by the FAFIALA Center at its headquarters in Ambohimangakely has been open to visitors since last October. You can discover all the results of the cooperative "Landy Avotra" and the know-how of the craftsmen who live from it.

In addition to the exhibition and sale of handicrafts made from silk, the weaving house of Ambohimangakely is also a place to give importance to tourism in Analamanga, said the president of the cooperative "Landy Avotra" Rakotoariniaina Rodin.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

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Zatti, our brother

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