Textile, clothing and fashion, designed, produced and used, is an important facet in Sri Lanka's Heritage. The importance and aesthetics of this subject are well expressed in literary source, paintings, sculpture an archaeological specimens which have been presented, exhibiting the chronological development of textiles in the island's three thousand year old history. This publication provides a glimpse in to the vast field of the textile sector in Sri Lanka. The Island was an important trade centre in the silk route and international trade routes. thus it's export goods sent to the outside worlds has been significant, maintaining a national identity in their textiles and fashion, with uniquely coloured designs and traditional methods.
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