Up Close with Samenta Larame, owner of Joyful Sewing print |22 September 2026

‘Creativity should serve not only personal ambition but also communal well-being’

By Gilliana Anacoura

Creativity often emerges as a powerful force for transformation, and few stories illustrate this better than that of an individual who turned her innate talents into a thriving initiative. With no formal training, she drew inspiration from her parents – her father’s craftsmanship and her mother’s sewing to cultivate skills that would later blossom into a small business. What began as simple experiments with fabric scraps and handmade items evolved into a venture producing scented soaps, candles, and customised prints on diverse surfaces.

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