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Traditional Clothing
$84 USD
By Priyanthi Silva · Colombo, Western Province
A flowing batik kaftan with a hand-painted border, made for warm weather.
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The Story
Each kaftan begins as a metre of cotton, brushed with wax and dyed in successive baths, then hand-finished. The border is painted last in gold.

The Artisan
Colombo · 19 years of experience
Priyanthi turned a family batik studio into a collective that supports local seamstresses.
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