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5 Forgotten Sri Lankan Crafts That Deserve a Comeback Before They DisappearSri Lanka is famous for tea, beaches, temples and ancient ruins. But some of the island’s most remarkable treasures are much smaller—and they can disappear quietly. They are found in the hands of craftspeople. A woven mat made from natural fibre. A lace pattern created thread by thread. A wooden mask carved with a face that seems to carry an entire legend. A piece of lacquerware...0 Comments 0 Shares 78 Views 0 Reviews
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The Hidden World of Dumbara Weaving: How Sri Lankan Hands Turn Simple Fibre Into Living ArtWhat if a piece of woven fabric could tell you where it came from, who made it, and how generations of Sri Lankan craftsmanship survived into the modern world? That is the story behind Dumbara weaving. Known in Sinhala as Dumbara Rata, this traditional craft is associated particularly with the Dumbara region around Kandy and Matale. What may look like a simple woven mat or wall hanging is...0 Comments 0 Shares 327 Views 0 Reviews