Milozki’s Story
Waste, not as an end, but as a beginning.
MILOZKi is a sustainability-driven creative brand led by a team of four—one designer-founder and three emerging young design entrepreneurs. We focus on upcycling offcuts from three major waste streams:
- Textile industry (Fabric remnants from clothing manufacturing)
- Timber industry (Wood offcuts from furniture workshops)
- Paper and Boards (Printing and other paper, board related manufacturing
industry Offcuts)
We practice deconstruction—carefully breaking down discarded or leftover materials—and reconstruct them into meaningful, functional, and beautifully crafted products. Our mission is to reduce industrial waste, promote mindful making, and empower emerging designers through real-world entrepreneurship.
Vision
To become a vibrant platform for sustainable innovation, empowering young creators to lead change through conscious design, and turning waste into beauty—one offcut at a time.
Mission
MILOZKi is a sustainable design brand dedicated to reimagining waste through upcycling and deconstruction. We transform fabric , timber and paper offcuts from manufacturing industries into meaningful products with purpose and personality.
Our team—made up of a designer and emerging young design.
entrepreneurs—champions ethical craftsmanship, circular design, and creative education through hands-on entrepreneurship.
Jayathri Nanayakkara
Founder | Designer | Creative Mentor
Jayathri Nanayakkara is a designer, educator, and social entrepreneur with a deep-rooted passion for sustainability, creativity, and community empowerment. With a background in design and years of experience nurturing young talent, she founded MILOZKi as a platform where waste becomes possibility—and where design serves both people and the planet.
Jayathri’s creative journey has always been guided by a sense of purpose. At MILOZKi, she brings together her love for materials, storytelling, and design-thinking to reimagine the value of discarded offcuts. She leads a growing team of young entrepreneurs, mentoring them in real-world design, circular thinking, and ethical production.
Through MILOZKi, Jayathri hopes to inspire a new generation of mindful makers—young creatives who aren’t afraid to work with their hands, think sustainably, and leave a gentle mark on the world.
Udeshi Munesinghe
Interior Design Student | Maker | Jewellery Artist
Udeshi is an interior design student with a creative eye for detail and a love for handcrafted design. Her expertise spans modeling, jewellery making, and transforming materials into wearable art. At MILOZKi, Udeshi brings her craftsmanship and curiosity into every project—especially in giving discarded items a new, beautiful life.
She also plays a key role in creating video content and managing MILOZKi’s social media presence, helping share the heart of the brand with the world. Passionate about sustainability and storytelling through design, Udeshi is a driving force behind our creative collaborations.
Sadevna Dinimuthu
Interior Design Student | Visual Artist | Maker of Things That Matter
Sadevna is an interior design student with a natural flair for drawing, painting, and sewing. Her creative practice bridges fine art and functional craft, bringing a unique touch to MILOZKi’s upcycled product collections. Whether it’s stitching fabric offcuts into beautiful new forms or shaping bold visual narratives through her art, Sadevna is driven by the joy of making.
She is also skilled in video creation for social media—sharing the MILOZKi story through engaging, meaningful content. With a deep passion for sustainable living and expressive design, Sadevna is a vibrant contributor to the team’s vision.
Rashini Peiris
Interior Design Student | Maker | Creative Thinker
Rashini is an interior design student with a passion for creating calm, meaningful spaces that inspire comfort and connection. Her love for colors, textures, and hands-on creativity naturally extends into her work at MILOZKi, where she explores sustainable design through upcycling and handcrafted processes.
A patient and dedicated team member, Rashini brings a thoughtful eye to every detail—whether it’s transforming discarded materials into beautiful objects or collaborating on ideas that make a positive impact. Her background in arts and crafts continues to fuel her creative journey, both as a designer and as a student entrepreneur.
