Sri Lanka, the resplendent island in the Indian Ocean, has a long and a product history of manufacturing

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1 New York Sri Lanka Participation in Artisian Resource at NY Now 2016 Sri Lanka, the resplendent island in the Indian Ocean, has a long and a product history of manufacturing Artisan products. Sri Lanka s inherent craftsmanship, creative and innovative skills, cultural diversity and rich natural resources provide the base for a wide range of giftware and artisan products that satisfy quality conscious and astute buyers. The diversified raw material base for products includes textile, wood, rush and reed, recycled paper, leather, metal, stone, clay and several other eco- friendly materials. The range of products includes soft and wooden toys, handmade stationary, household accessories, fashion accessories, home decoration, home textiles, table tops, costume jewellery amongst others. Talented artisans turn out innovative products based on their own creative designs, and alternatively turn out customised designs given by buyers at internationally competitive prices. As with many industries in Sri Lanka, modern trends are observed and inculcated into producing Artisan products mixing the best of international fashionable trends with South East Asian beauty and utility. All products conform to international Safety and Quality Standards such as EN 71, ASTM and CE. Sri Lanka is a signatory to all UN and ILO conventions and pays particular regard to sustainability and ethical manufacturing whilst maintain high quality and exclusivity. There will be 8 companies, including a Fair Trade certified company, exhibiting at the Sri Lanka Pavilion located in Artisan Resource section; Stand No Visit the Sri Lanka No and witness the exclusive products on display.

2 Sri Lanka Pavilion - Stand No Selyn Exporters (Pvt) Ltd Soft toys, House hold Linen, Gifts, Handloom Jewellery Art Decoration International (Pvt) Ltd Country home collection of decorative ceramic products Sri Toys Educational International (Pvt) Ltd Wooden Toys & Children furniture Lanktrad International (Pvt) Ltd Handmade wellness & Spa products Back to Earth Recycled and Upcycled stationery & gift items APIHAPPI Handloom bags & furniture A M P Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd Floral arrangements Laksala - Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board Designer Jewellery, Bags & Table tops

Selyn Exporters (Pvt) Ltd Selyn is Sri Lanka s only Fair Trade

community of Handloom weavers in bringing to you products handmade with

Sandra Beverly Wanduragala Founder/ Chairperson Tel : +94 372 232 078

3 Selyn Exporters (Pvt) Ltd Selyn is Sri Lanka s only Fair Trade guaranteed handloom company that engages the traditional Sri Lankan community of Handloom weavers in bringing to you products handmade with 100% cotton and infinite measures of skill and devotion. Mrs. Sandra Beverly Wanduragala Founder/ Chairperson Tel : Mobile : Fax : sandra@selyn.lk Website :

Art Decoration International (Pvt) Ltd The main Business of the company is Manufacturing & Exporting Ceramic/terracotta flower pots, Vases, Bowls,

months and export products over to 50 countries around the world and we are having many major players in the world in our clientele. Mr.

4 Art Decoration International (Pvt) Ltd The main Business of the company is Manufacturing & Exporting Ceramic/terracotta flower pots, Vases, Bowls, Dishes, trays, Figuring, Ornaments etc Our company is dedicated towards new design development and we introduce new designs to the market every 6 months and export products over to 50 countries around the world and we are having many major players in the world in our clientele. Mr. S H B Karunaratne Managing Director/CEO Tel : Mobile : Fax : karu.md@artdecorint.com Website :

Sri Toys Educational International (Pvt) Ltd A child s development lies at the heart of Sri Toys, a passion that has driven the company to produce over 2000 designs since 1990.

We place educational toys in the hands of children in over 36 countries.

5 Sri Toys Educational International (Pvt) Ltd A child s development lies at the heart of Sri Toys, a passion that has driven the company to produce over 2000 designs since years later we are still providing top quality toys to international educational suppliers and wholesalers around the world. We place educational toys in the hands of children in over 36 countries. Sri Toys handmade products are cut from locally sourced sustainable rubber wood, by skilled craftsmen and fair employment standards. Mr. P M J Muhandiram Chairman/Managing Director Tel : Mobile : Fax : pmj.muhandiram@hotmail.com / info@sritoys.com Website :

Sisal and jute fibre body massage brushes are made on corrosion resistant stainless steel wire while the coco fibre and palmyrah fibre brushes are twisted on galvanised iron wires.

6 Lanktrad International (Pvt) Ltd All products manufactured by Lanktrad International (Pvt) Ltd, are environment friendly. Only natural fibres -sisal, jute, coco and palmyrah - are used along with cotton, wooden knobs and wooden handles in the manufacturing process. Sisal and jute fibre body massage brushes are made on corrosion resistant stainless steel wire while the coco fibre and palmyrah fibre brushes are twisted on galvanised iron wires. All products are made manually using very simple locally made machines thus providing employment for as many as possible. Mr. Ramech Mahendran Director Tel : Mobile : Fax : ramesh@lanktrad.com / mahen@lanktrad.com Website :

The company contributes to the wellbeing of persons with disabilities through a portion of its profits and provides employment

7 Back to Earth Back to Earth specializes in a wide range of eco friendly, handmade stationery and gift items. The clientele of Back to Earth are not limited to Sri Lanka but are spread across Europe and Asia. The company contributes to the wellbeing of persons with disabilities through a portion of its profits and provides employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Mr. Senerath Attanayake Proprietor Tel : senara.att@gmail.com/ ldaskon@gmail.com Web :

8 APIHAPPI ApiHappi is a small social enterprise with big ideas. Our mission is to sustain and revitalise the handloom industry by creating products that challenge the infrastructure of design and culture in Sri Lanka. All our products are made by skilled artisans through a process of community sourced production. Currently we produce a select range of bags and bean bag chairs. Mr. Etosha Lankatilleke Co Founder Tel : apihappi@gmail.com Website :

9 A M P Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd Mr. C L M Dissanayake Director General Tel : Fax : lasantha.dgl@gmail.com

Laksala - Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board Ensuring the Public trust since 1964,

the preferred destination for over 20,000 ethically produced Gift & Souvenir

Ali Ahlam Nawaz Chief Executive Officer Tel : +94 112 588 316 Mobile : +94 773

10 Laksala - Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board Ensuring the Public trust since 1964, LAKSALA differentiates itself through its best practices to position Sri Lanka as the preferred destination for over 20,000 ethically produced Gift & Souvenir items turned out by its 8000 strong master craft entrepreneur base. Mr. Ali Ahlam Nawaz Chief Executive Officer Tel : Mobile : Fax : ceo@laksala.gov.lk / aahlamnawaz@gmail.com Website :

INDUSTRY CAPABILITY REPORT

INDUSTRY CAPABILITY REPORT SRI LANKAN HANDLOOM SECTOR Prepared by: Export Development Board Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Handloom Sector May,2013 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 2 2. TYPE OF PLAYERS 2 3. KEY PRODUCTS