He has always been an admirer of the tall, magnificent coconut trees. And the nature lover in him wanted to make better use of the coconut shells that were burnt in his backyard. So, G.S. Chandu Nair ...

In Yangon, Myanmar, the workshop Gwat Gwat Handicraft showcases an array of creative products made from discarded coconut shells, showing that waste can be transformed into both art and utility.

For Ananda Perumal, the best thing about working with coconut shells is that, he does not “disturb anyone” in the process. “Like the rain, my material comes from above,” says the artisan, adding, “I ...

KOCHI: At Ramdas Mohan’s house in Thrissur, one is welcomed by an array of handcrafted items, primarily fashioned from coconut shells. At first glance, one might assume he is an avid collector of ...

Mohd Zuki Ramli uses natural materials such as coconut shells and fibres to create handicraft in the shape of animals and insects, among others. (Bernama pic) A homestay worker in Kampung Kijang here ...

With the pandemic affecting jobs, the Lagos State Coconut Development Agency (LASCODA) is training about 100 youths, retirees and women to use coconut shells in art and craft to earn income. The ...

Having worked with coconut shells for over two decades, artist Shalily Sajad has transitioned to a new medium – three-dimensional sculptural painting. The 52-year-old from Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan ...

Panaji: Ten years after its initial rejection, the state’s handicraftsmen are hopeful of receiving the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag for their iconic coconut carving and shell items.

Discarded coconut shells are getting new life in Ghana — but not as souvenir crafts. One company is turning them into reusable household utensils and cups, and a viable alternative to environmentally ...