✦ Celebrating Sri Lankan Craftsmanship — Discover Artisans from the Island.

Home & Living
$38 USD
By Priyanthi Silva · Colombo, Western Province
A hand-waxed and dyed batik cotton runner with a bold lotus repeat in forest green and gold.
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The Story
Batik reached Sri Lanka in the 20th century and quickly developed its own look. Wax is brushed on by hand, the cloth is dipped in dye, and the process repeats for each colour.

The Artisan
Colombo · 19 years of experience
Priyanthi turned a family batik studio into a collective that supports local seamstresses.
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