‘Tis The Season To Be Local’
Christmas Pop-up At Selyn
Christmas in Colombo!! Just the thought of it brings nostalgia-ridden
Sri Lankans domiciled around the world heading towards our shores. They head “home” from far-off climes like Australia, Canada, USA and Europe to enjoy Christmas in the city that puts on the biggest party.
This year, the festive season kicks off at Selyn Fairtrade Handlooms on December 1st, with a pop-up – ‘Tis the Season To Be Local”. This event showcases the best of local small industries that produce limited numbers of high quality products. The products on sale ensure that all tastes are catered to. Andrea Boekel will have an array of intricately hand embroidered garments and homewares with embellishments of timeless Brussels Lace, at very special prices. These pieces are painstakingly created and involve long hours of work. A dying art that will be hard to revive in this fast-paced world, Andrea clings on to the timeless beauty of hand embroidery for as long as possible. Working only with superfine linens, there will be a range of stylish dresses, blouses, nightdresses, skirts and a selection of table runners, handkerchief sets and batik sarees on silk.the prices, considering the work involved are more than competitive and these gifts are sure to be treasured for many years to come.
Ma’s Kitchen will
be celebrating the season with a range of customised and curated hampers, which include a selection of organic products for those wanting to have a more meaningful and sustainable Christmas. Other seasonal goodies include their seasonal hams, which have been smoked using a host of local spices and selection of freshly ground seasonal mixes will also be available. Panther will be showcasing a selection of the fun and funky stationery and a host of local games manufactured in Sri Lanka. Kumbuk will have a collection of their bottled goodies from a divine marinated feta, to their granola jars in three flavours and an indulgent liver pâté to name a few items. Tiras a specialist home baker will have a selection of freshly made Christmas goodies that are sure to add to the festive cheer.
Selyn’s exquisite handloom products that include fashionable garments, toys, home accents and sarees are a household name in Sri Lanka. Especially for the festive season, Selyn has also introduced a range of recycled products and unique Christmas decorations to add to seasonal cheer. From their home base in Kurunegala, Selyn designs and produces these exquisite pieces with their unique identity. Believing in promoting local products, Selyn embodies a firm affirmation of Sri Lankan quality. This season they encourage shoppers to patronise local products and choose unique over the mass-produced.
Local products, Selyn embodies a firm affirmation of Sri Lankan quality. This season they encourage shoppers to patronise local products and choose unique over the mass-produced