Beyond the Seams is a community-led initiative by ŚHRī, dedicated to empowering artisans, makers, and craftspeople across Sri Lanka.
It is more than a project -it is a reclamation of value, voice, and visibility through the sacred act of creation.
Rooted in ancestral wisdom and modern-day resilience, Beyond the Seams uplifts the hands that hold tradition, stitch stories, and shape sustainable futures - one thread, one tool, one craft at a time.
This is our offering. A way to honor where we come from while creating where we’re going - together. Our Mission is;
To restore dignity and opportunity through craft.
To create economic empowerment through ethical production.
To ensure that the artisans behind the work are seen, heard, and celebrated.
THE PILLARS OF THE PROJECT
Threads of Knowledge
Mentorship & Intergenerational Knowledge Transfer
We connect seasoned artisans with aspiring makers to preserve Sri Lanka’s rich craft heritage, from batik and handloom to carving, dyeing, and more, through hands-on, heart-led learning. A living chain of wisdom, passed hand to hand.
Crafted Futures
Training, Employment & Empowerment
Through our artisan hub, we offer skill development in traditional techniques, financial literacy, and digital tools - alongside dignified work producing limited-edition SHRI collections and commissions. Their hands are not only skilled - they are sacred.
Beyond the Seams Stories
Storytelling & Visibility
We document and share the lives, talents, and truths of Sri Lanka’s artisans - through short films, interviews, and photo essays.
These stories are stitched into the soul of our brand, reminding the world that behind every piece, there is a person.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Partner with Us for conscious collaborations, funding, or skill-building support Purchase with Purpose from our upcoming artisan-made drops Share Their Stories across your communities and social channels
Be part of a future woven with dignity, heritage, and hope.
Because when artisans thrive, cultures endure and communities heal.
