Design Studio

I like to call myself a goldsmith than a designer. With over fifteen years of experience in jewellery design and manufacture, I strive to provide a much-valued service taking great care about the needs of my clients.

My clients are my asset which I count on and for whom, no matter what I try my best to create unique pieces of jewelry crafted to suit their preferences.

One of the significant factors in my design is that I add value to simple, straightforward materials. In this process, I go to the extent of giving life to simple materials, turning them into fabulous master pieces ready to be worn. I work with varying types of material such as leather, fabric, wood, bamboo, semi-precious stones, glass and mirror which are used apart from precious materials and gemstones. Each piece is unique in design and are one of a kind.

Working with such materials, I extend my capacity beyond fine jewellery and my display houses various pieces made from various kinds of materials.  Much of my inspiration is drawn from nature and culture, and I take great inspiration from the natural world where many pieces inspired by flora and fauna are created in silver and gold.

I try to derive inspiration from the practices of the tradition of jewelry aimed at creating gold and silver pieces that are timeless by design. The study about deriving inspiration from traditional jewellery has left a greater need in contemporary styles with local traditions. I consider jewellery as a fabulous craft that can be utilized and tested with many materials to create one of a kind pieces. I venture far into experimenting and creating with materials such as leather, semi-precious stones, fiber, metals, brass and copper, which add variety to my favorite collection. I find through this continuous exploration of materials and their uses in design one is able to broaden the perspectives in the field of jewelry design and is therefore vital to the growth of this craftsmanship.

Creating jewelry unfolds the freedom of imagination and knowledge in art and design, raising the imagination of the people. Modern commercial production of jewelry has negatively affected artisanal work and crafts have shown a marked decline enhancing the need for innovation, creativity and high quality designs with a unique identity.

To ensure the continuity of this craft, my next venture was to channel my energy into compiling a book dedicated to the craft. In this book the art and craft of jewelry design is divided in to several key areas which include the introduction to jewelry with early traditions and philosophy, of design and material elements including geology, nature, beads as well as the influence of other cultures from East to West and finally the technology of metallurgical creation.

This book derives from the rich inheritance of gems and pearls which has contributed to Sri Lanka’s prominence from ancient times. Over a period of 2500 years of history, body ornamentation seems to have fulfilled a higher purpose in Sri Lankan tradition and cultures with beliefs and rituals associated with devotion, pride, self-consciousness, dignity and confidence. The book distinguishes the regional differences from Kandyan to Southern traditions. My book Traditional Jewelry of Sri Lanka is a valuable addition to the existing literature on the heritage of gems and jewelry in Sri Lanka. It gathers the results of my research work, professional expertise as a teacher and designer, field visits and consultation experience complete with illustrations collected from built sites, museum pieces and jewelry in current use.

"My home has now become an environment of learning, experimenting, creating and sharing.  It is a unique place of discovering culture and tradition."

Located in Kurunegala Road, Madampe, is my three bedroom house which I have converted into my design studio. The open plan living and dining room have now become the  main showroom, with an elegant dining table at the center making a great space for clients to come in sit down, share some Sri Lankan hospitality while discussing a new design or one which is available for purchase. Discussion is encouraged. I consider my design studio a place of gathering of knowledge.

My home has now become an environment of learning, experimenting, creating and sharing.  It is a unique place of discovering culture and tradition. It is oneof-a-kind design store with a unique niche market in jewellery and apparel design.