The "Landy Avotra" cooperative in Kelifaritra, Commune Rurale d'Ambohitrabiby, District d'Antananarivo-Avaradrano, is still producing high-quality silk products using techniques inherited from its parents in the past.

A cooperative is working with the FAFIALA Centre to promote this traditional Malagasy craft. The shelter built by the FAFIALA Centre at its headquarters in Ambohimangakely has been open to visitors since last October. Here you can discover all the results of the "Landy Avotra" cooperative and the skills of the craftspeople who make a living from it.

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

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