There was a time when Sri Lanka’s batik masterpieces were a global hit. From wrap around skirts to blouses and many other outfits, the industry certainly flourished. But the introduction of the open ...

Weaving has been an integral part of our culture and civilisation for thousands of years and it is stated in our written history of 2500 years. We as a nation have been capable of making our own ...

All sarees designed by Geetha Bodaragama for Lassana Batik. The models’ hair and make-up was by Johann of Cutting Station, their bouquets by Heshantha and jewellery from Vogue Jewellers. Photographs ...

Tryambikay (left) showing a batik saree during the press conference to announce her upcoming fashion show. FORMER beauty queen and etiquette coach Tryambikay Vengades Nair has her sights set on having ...

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne in collaboration with the Committee for Sri Lanka (CFSL), the South Asian Australia Alliance and the Australia Sri Lanka Business Council organised a ...

Batik artist Jezima Mohammed holds a framed photo of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who is wearing a white and baby pink scarf she designed and sent via post to Buckingham Palace, in Matara, Sri Lanka, ...

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