Swanee store

Swanee store Artisanal luxury wear, meticulously crafted from the finest hand-dyed batik and tie-dyed fabrics. This organisation is a government approved undertaking.

Swanee was founded in 1968 by Swanee Jayawardene, a renowned painter and member of the elite 43' group of artists and now a place where artist sell their work. All pieces of work whether a craft item, a painting or a piece of fabric is an individually created unique work of art. All artist working for this organisation are from a family of artists with a history of creativity in many art fields. W

ith this background and a wonderful training from childhood, all their work springing from a creative mind with fine feeling for colour, form and texture are truly original. it’s beginnings were from 1968, and since then have used its valuable skills and technique moving along with the times, yet keeping the very special quality which gives it its identity as a creation from Swanee’s

Swanee employees have more than 45 years of experience in batik and tie-dye, and it's senior members have been trained by Swanee herself.

Our high-low handcrafted dress as seen on the runway.Available now at the
10/05/2026

Our high-low handcrafted dress as seen on the runway.

Available now at the

Direct from the runway, this floor-length silk masterpiece showcases Swanee’s signature “Explosion Batik” technique. By...
04/05/2026

Direct from the runway, this floor-length silk masterpiece showcases Swanee’s signature “Explosion Batik” technique. By blending handcrafted batik with a vibrant tie-dye palette, we’ve created a fluid, high-fashion silhouette that moves like art in motion.

Available now

A highlight from our 2026 collection. Our geometric batik collection is designed for the woman who appreciates art in m...
03/05/2026

A highlight from our 2026 collection. Our geometric batik collection is designed for the woman who appreciates art in motion.

Available now at the

A highlight from our CFW collection, this saree showcases the precision of hand-dyed batik on luxury silk to create this...
27/04/2026

A highlight from our CFW collection, this saree showcases the precision of hand-dyed batik on luxury silk to create this striking monochrome design.

Captured at , this look officially drops on 1 May

From the wax to the runway.Captured at , this look officially drops on 1 May
22/04/2026

From the wax to the runway.

Captured at , this look officially drops on 1 May

Nothing beats the energy of the runway, especially in hand-crafted Batik. Swanee x 🖤
21/04/2026

Nothing beats the energy of the runway, especially in hand-crafted Batik.

Swanee x 🖤

Thank you to .weeraratne for this feature on our latest showcase. It was a pleasure to discuss the philosophy of “Exp...
20/04/2026

Thank you to .weeraratne for this feature on our latest showcase. It was a pleasure to discuss the philosophy of “Explosion Batik” and our vision for the future.

While I am the one speaking to the brand’s evolution, the present is beautifully shaped by Swanee’s daughters . It is their artistry and teaching that allows us to keep reimagining these archives for the modern stage.
Honored to be the third generation carrying this name forward.

Read the full article:
https://www.thesun.lk/features/Threads-of-Continuation-Yathra-Jayawardene-on-Preserving-and-Reimagining-Swanee/596-305131

Intricate patterns meet a soft feminine silhouette.Captured at , this look officially drops on 1 May .
14/04/2026

Intricate patterns meet a soft feminine silhouette.

Captured at , this look officially drops on 1 May .

Black, white, and a touch of heritage. Catch the full collection tonight at Showcasing tonight at .cityofdreams ...
02/04/2026

Black, white, and a touch of heritage. Catch the full collection tonight at

Showcasing tonight at .cityofdreams

20/03/2026

The art of the batik sarong.

More than just a garment, it’s a canvas. Bringing a contemporary edge to a timeless craft. Every fold tells a story, and every print is a statement.

Capsule collection available

Sales of Batik, Colombo, 1967 A beautiful intersection of art and family. This 1967 archival shot features Manel Jagoda,...
14/03/2026

Sales of Batik, Colombo, 1967

A beautiful intersection of art and family. This 1967 archival shot features Manel Jagoda, the teenage daughter of modernist pioneer Swanee Jayawardene, modelling one of her mother’s unique batik creations at one of her exhibitions.

Swanee approached fabric as an extension of the canvas, moving between painting and dye to elevate batik into fine art. Seeing her daughter wear these early works highlights the personal spirit behind the brand’s early days in Colombo.

Sources:
From the official database of the Department of National Archives.
Reference: 326-IM-A239A-0034
http://124.43.74.75:8080/atom_times/index.php/326-IM-3132-0006-3225176

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