Was the founder member and the father figure of the present Raxawa legacy (1903 – 1989). Caringly and lovingly nurtured by Mr. Salih, who was also very well known as a Planter and Tea manufacturer, started Raxawa’s enterprising and thriving journey of 90 years. Mr.Salih started planting Tea, coffee and spices in 1925 in Kandy and Matale districts. He owned more than 1000 acres and the beginning of his first exciting Tea production and his dedicated Tea factory started in 1934.