The arts and craft industry in Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Wood carving is a centuries-old tradition in Sri Lanka, known for a variety of products like jewellery, figurines, sculptures, and toys. Discover the vibrant arts and crafts industry of Sri Lanka. Immerse yourself in a world of exquisite handmade creations that showcase the skill and talent of local artisans. From intricate wood carvings to beautifully woven textiles, Sri Lanka’s arts and crafts scene is a must-see for any discerning traveller. Come and explore the rich cultural heritage of this beautiful country through its unique and captivating art forms. With the increased tourist influx, while enjoying the beauty of the resplendent island, they show keenness to take home a souvenir made of wood or brass and other lacquered products. The heavier items like craft furniture and rich crafts are shipped by the shops where they are ...

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AVISHYA.COM – CORPORATE OVERVIEW Avishya is a leading online handloom clothing and handcrafted jewellery company. They source and sell authentic handloom clothing and jewellery from all over India. Since their inception in 2016 they have built one of the finest online collections of handcrafted clothing and jewellery. They did this by building partnerships with a large number of handloom weavers, weaving societies, boutique stores, designers and artisans across India. They feature over 100 suppliers on their website Avishya.com Their product range consists of exclusive Handloom Sarees, Saree Blouses, Salwar Kameez sets, Kurtas, Dupattas, Stoles, Lehengas, Unstitched Fabrics and Handcrafted jewellery. Some of the traditional saree classics available on Avishya include: Kanjivaram Silks, Banarasi, Gadwal, Pochampally Ikat, Bandhani, Patola Ikat, Paithani. Cotton range includes saris from Kota, Bhagalpur, Bengal, Chattisgarh, Kerala, Andhra. Special varieties like Chikankari, Kantha work, Bengal Jamdani, Block Prints are also available. In addition to sarees Avishya also ...

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100 days to 100 years – CJS counts down to centenary celebrations Jacqueline Fernandez returns to CJS to shoot 100 year collection Otara, Asha and Yohani join CJS in the countdown It’s just 100 days to celebrate 100 years of a tale of glitz, glamour, style and beauty.  Colombo Jewellery Stores founded by Thaha Cassim in February 1922 weaves a fascinating tapestry that intertwines the lustre of stones with the multi-hued threads of this island’s history over an entire century.  Into this work of art is woven the tale of a galaxy of women who have made CJS a part of their life story and some of these celebrity personalities joined CEO  Akram Cassim at  CJS Heritage Store at No 1 Alfred House Gardens Colombo 3 to celebrate the countdown of 100 days.  At the heart of multiple CJS collections since 2009 including Quite Simply Stunning, Hometown, Perpetual Grace, Unforgettable ...

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