This Kuala Pilah seamstress makes unique home decor pieces by upcycling unwanted materials


Nani with the wall art piece she made from dried branches. Photos: Rafidahnani Afandi

Two years ago, seamstress Rafidahnani Afandi, 43, decided to dabble in a few DIY projects. She started by making a wooden book rack, a picture frame using twigs and branches, and a wall decoration made from dried palm fronds.

Since then, she’s gone on to create over 100 eye-catching pieces, including a TV frame made from recycled wood and dragonfly-inspired wall decorations fashioned from fan blades. Recently, the carpentry enthusiast also crafted a lamp holder from just three materials – cardboard, masking tape and twigs.

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