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Location

Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

Founded

1991

Price range

3,280 LKR – 12,500 LKR

Shipping

Sri Lanka, USA, Canada, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, UAE, India, China +

Catalogue

261 products

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Selyn

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About

Selyn is a sustainable Sri Lankan handloom clothing label, founded in Kurunegala in 1991 by Sandra Wanduragala. An attorney-at-law, Wanduragala started Selyn in her home garage with 15 women in the village of Wanduragala. Her brother Hilary Wanduragala soon joined as managing director, and her daughter and namesake, Selyna Peiris, now leads its next generation. Selyn makes handloom sarees, sarongs, lungis, shirts, shawls and beach wraps, along with kids' clothing and toys, bags, bangles and home textiles such as table runners, mats and throws. Everything is handwoven in Sri Lanka through a network of around 1,000 rural artisans. The brand works to revive the island's declining handloom tradition while providing rural women and men with steady income and skills. Its products use GOTS-certified organic cotton, natural fibres and AZO-free dyes, and it is guaranteed by the World Fair Trade Organization. Selyn is Sri Lanka's only Fair Trade certified handloom company and one of its largest social enterprises, exporting worldwide. Sandra Wanduragala was named to Forbes Asia's 50 Over 50 list and received the Sri Lanka Iconic Woman award in 2025.

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Brand Details

Sri Lanka
Handloom Cotton
WFTO Guaranteed Fair Trade
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
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Sandra Wanduragala

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of clothing does Selyn make?
Selyn is a Sri Lankan label known for fair trade, handloom clothing and textiles that keep the island's weaving traditions alive. It is Sri Lanka's only Fair Trade certified handloom company and one of its largest social enterprises.
What products does Selyn sell?
Selyn sells handloom sarees, sarongs, lungis, shirts, shawls and beach wraps, along with kids' clothing and toys, bags, bangles and home textiles like table runners, mats and throws.
How much does Selyn cost?
Selyn is an affordable brand, with clothing priced from about Rs3,280 to Rs12,500 LKR. Lungis and sarongs start at around Rs3,280, while handloom sarees sit at the top of the range.
Where is Selyn located?
Selyn is based in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.
Who founded Selyn?
Selyn was founded in 1991 by Sandra Wanduragala, who started it in her home garage with 15 women in the village of Wanduragala in Kurunegala. Her brother Hilary Wanduragala later joined as managing director.
Who owns Selyn?
Selyn is an independent, family-run social enterprise, with Sandra Wanduragala's daughter Selyna Peiris now leading its next generation.
Where is Selyn made?
Selyn makes its products in Sri Lanka through a network of around 1,000 rural artisans. It works mainly with handwoven cotton and is guaranteed by the World Fair Trade Organization.

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