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A Survey of traditional natural dye practice of Sri Lanka Today: A possible path pointing towards the development of the natural dye industry G. M. RANATHUNGA; I. H. R. KALUARACHCHI; U. G. S. WIJAYAPALA; P. V. M. KARUNARATHNE
Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences and Humanities Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2020
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Aim: The research aims to unearth cultural norms for using natural dyes that can be adapted for modern clothing production. The ability to dye with natural pigments is compared to synthetic dyes. Natural dyeing problems include a lengthy extraction process, moderate colorfastness to washing and light, and a lack of availability in large quantities, making them some of today’s most pressing research priorities. To achieve more vibrant colors, most modern users of natural dyes resort to fixing agents containing heavy metal chemicals, which negatively affect environmental health. Sustainability in clothing has recently emerged as an important metric for the fashion industry.Method: Primary data was gathered through in-depth, descriptive interviews with people who have been using natural dyes for a long time in their craft. Black clay dyeing and the process of dying Buddhist robes with indigo have both been used for centuries. As practiced traditionally, natural dyes, mordants, fixing agents, and washing and drying practices are documented.Findings: It was discovered that plants producing milky sap, tannin such exudations, and mud dyeing are effective fixing agents for producing more vibrant colors.Implications/Novel Contribution: In this study, we propose the true concept of natural dyeing, which can be used as a selling point when promoting naturally colored goods.
Headdress: Faith and practice in everyday life in Buddhism (The case of the temple of the tooth Buddhist religious activities and the cultural headdress of Sri Lanka) G. M. RANATHUNGA; P. V. M. KARUNARATHNE; S. S. V. DE SILVA
Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences and Humanities Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2018
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Aim: Clothes are more than just a means of keeping warm; they also convey meanings about the social and cultural norms to which they belong. Since ancient times, Sri Lankans have dressed in accordance with cultural norms and traditions for Buddhist religious ceremonies. Located in Kandy, a city recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the Temple of the Tooth is the subject of this investigation into a particular type of musician’s headdress.Method: The study is ethnographic in nature, with the participation of observers serving as its conceptual foundation. Scholars attended rituals held at the Temple of the Tooth, conducted interviews with musicians who performed there and analysed the results.Findings: This vital piece of the headdress has been worn in a specific manner since ancient times. The headdress can convey various meanings, including the importance of the occasion, the wearer’s glitzy personality, the depth of their hospitality, the respect they have for the Buddha, and their level of artistic skill.Implications/Novel Contribution: This study summarises the significance of the turban in Sri Lankan culture. The research familiarises the world with Sri Lankan culture.
Preserving and sustaining culture: Traditional clothing in the UNESCO world cultural heritage site Kandy in Sri Lanka PRIYANKAVIRAJINI MEDAGEDARA KARUNARATNE; G. M. RANATHUNGA; S. S. V. DE SILVA
Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences and Humanities Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2019
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Aim: This research aims to establish that clothing is a material cultural object with intangible heritage value because it signifies and expresses nuanced cultural values and social relationships.Method: The study employed the ethnographic approach to research. Ethnography is the practice of using art and science to describe people and their customs. Descriptive labels were coded into the data. Codes were assigned to each activity, event, and thuppottiya-wearing technique to facilitate comparison and pattern identification. Data reliability and validity were both increased by double-checking with other published literature.Findings: Two distinct kinds of thuppottiya have been identified. KariyaKorala was the name of the thuppottiya used by Diyawadana Nilame, the lay guardian of the Tooth Relic and the head of the service to the relic. While the dresses were nearly identical, there were noticeable differences in the colour, fabric, embellishments, and means they accessorized.Implications/Novel Contribution: Consumers and tourists who value collecting symbolic items have given the Thuppottiya new prominence because it is at the centre of ethnic identity. The author concludes by discussing the difficulties heritage regimes encounter in today’s cultural contexts and proposing solutions for the long-term security of the diverse cultural assets under their care.
Co-Authors I. H. R. KALUARACHCHI P. V. M. KARUNARATHNE PRIYANKAVIRAJINI MEDAGEDARA KARUNARATNE S. S. V. DE SILVA U. G. S. WIJAYAPALA