my name is patrick maulana, and i was born in malawi. i am married and have 3 children.

i started weaving when i was in a teacher training college.

a catholic missionary, an indonesian man by the name of brother martin dario, who was my creative arts tutor, taught me how to weave.

my dream is to set up a creative arts school where i will teach the less privileged youth, mostly orphans, this art. i am supporting my family using my skills.

i enjoy weaving because i discovered that it has the potential to make other people excited. i like making people happy when they look at my work.