Malai is a biocomposite material made entirely of organic and sustainable bacterial cellulose, grown on otherwise dumped agricultural waste sourced from the coconut industry in Southern India. Malai is a flexible, durable biocomposite material with a feel comparable to leather or paper. The water resistant, vegan sheets are produced in a range of thicknesses that can be made into seamless three-dimensional objects using a moulding technique. Malai is available in a range of colours achieved through the use of natural dyes, and develops a soft sheen or patina over time.
India
Zuzana Gombosva
