Enterprise: Kreation House Of Cotton (Pvt) Ltd

Founder: Karuppiah Kumaravel           

Industry: Textiles & Fashion

Year it was founded: 2011

Location: Borella, Colombo

Find out how the founder of Kreation House Of Cotton (Pvt) Ltd has put Sri Lankan cotton on the world map by producing and exporting 100% locally made handlooms. Quality and customer service is at the heart of his business journey. Read on to know more.

Tell us about your business.
We are 100% locally made handloom textile manufacturers. I started Kreation House Of Cotton (Pvt) Ltd in 2011. We have a high regard for quality handloom products in Sri Lanka and overseas. We create new designs and latest fashions and make quality products. We lead where it matters, with good customer relations and after sales services.  

How does your business differentiate itself in the industry?

Our primary aim is to improve the local textile industry for the benefit of Sri Lankan citizens. We produce high quality textile products, so our purpose is very clear. Also our workforce is mainly villagers who are specialised in production, accompanied by our training. 

What are some of the challenges you face?
Challenge is very minimal since our products are unique to our company as our production is solely made by us with special yarns. If we can produce our own cotton and yarn the whole country will be benefitted on them. 

What is the next big thing on your business agenda?

To cover the world requirement of Handloom products from Sri Lanka

How has Commercial Bank helped your business?

“Friend in deed is a friend in need” that is a motto we believe in. When we are in distress the Bank always comes forward as a true friend.

What advice would you give to a new entrepreneur?

My advice is simple - be honest to everyone; always provide quality products; and act fast.

We would love to know the person behind the entrepreneur.

• How do you start your day - After doing little exercises, plan the days activities 

• One belief you live by - Not to criticize any one 

• When you face a difficult situation - Somehow, I face to win the situation

• Your life motto - Never give up your mission and efforts 

• A book you love - ‘How to Stop Worrying & Start Living’ by Dale Carnegie

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