Categories: Events & Festivals

Avenika Craft Exhibition in Kandy – Arts and crafts in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country

The exquisite needlework and handcrafts of Mrs. Avenika Jayawickrama and her students took centre stage early December in 2016 at the Kandy City Centre. If you’re looking for a comfortable and easily accessible Kandy city hotel that is within easy reach of such venues there are many options such as Oak Ray City Hotel. The two day event featured a surplus of handcrafts and beautiful needlework such as mirror work, iris folding, Iranian cutwork, Barjello, Romanian point lace and much more. Silk painting, parchment craft, one stroke painting and chicken scratch were some of the unusual works of art displayed at the exhibition.

The work displayed were adornments that could be used to create beautiful homes with a touch of classic domesticity. The picturesque wall hangings, room décor, worked sarees and dainty baby cot sets were much sought after by enthusiasts at the exhibition. Being a place famed for art, architecture and a unique way of life, Kandy offers many an occasion to view exquisite art by local artisans such as Mrs. Avenika Jayawickrama.

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