Handloom Archives

August 6, 2024

Masterclass in Handloom Weaving to be held at Fife Road outlet on August 10th and 11th Colombo, Sri Lanka – Selyn, Sri Lanka’s leading fair-trade guaranteed handloom company, is excited to announce a special Masterclass event dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of handloom weaving. This event will be hosted at Selyn’s outlet […]

April 3, 2024

Selyn, Sri Lanka’s pioneering Fair Trade handloom textile manufacturer, is excited to announce its latest collection, specially curated for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The collection features an array of vibrant, eye-catching pieces perfect for the Avurudu season. Selyn’s seasonal lineup is designed to cater to both men and women, offering a […]

March 27, 2023

27 March 2022: The London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL) students recently presented their groundbreaking use of blockchain technology in a handloom craft showcase in collaboration with Selyn, Sri Lanka’s pioneer in fair trade handloom manufacture. The launch event, held at the exclusive SOOK 42 South Molton […]

June 8, 2022

After a year of research of the fashion, handloom and batik sectors in Sri Lanka, the Cultural Relations Platform announces a pilot training, as a form of “master class/experience” of European and Sri Lankan creatives coming together to master their craft and creativity. The pilot training stems from the conclusions of […]

February 24, 2022

London College of Fashion, a constituent college of the globally recognised University of the Arts London (UAL) with Selyn, Sri Lanka’s leading and only fair trade handloom manufacturer, has launched a unique collaboration that brings together Sri Lanka’s 2500 year old history of handloom to the capital of fashion and heart […]

February 19, 2022

The Foreign Ministry and the State Ministry of Batik, Handloom and Local Apparel Products held a joint session on 18 February 2022 at the Foreign Ministry to promote Sri Lankan batik, handloom and local apparel products through Sri Lankan Missions worldwide. Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris who chaired the event reiterated […]

Selyn celebrates and preserves the traditions of Handloom in Sri Lanka

Selyn Unveils Vibrant Collection for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Sri Lankan handloom manufacturer Selyn pioneers blockchain technology with the The London College of Fashion

“Mastering” Sri Lankan craft for EU market

Innovation through Collaboration: Creating Global Demand for Sri Lankan Handloom Taking Sri Lanka’s 2500-year history of handloom to the next generation of global designers

Sri Lankan Missions to promote Batik, Handloom and Local Apparels