Threads of Harmony: A Fusion of Sri Lankan Tradition
海上丝路·青花莲花
历史背景
过去两千五百多年,，斯里兰卡一直是古代印度洋贸易的重要枢纽，其战略地理位置令斯里兰卡成为了海上丝路的驿站，香料、宝石和纺织品贸易蓬勃发展，连接东西方市场。
自公元前三世纪，佛教成为主流宗教，简约与端庄的价值观，深深影响当地服饰。僧侣番红色袈裟(Sivura)，至今仍是斯里兰卡灵修文化的标志。
八世纪之后，阿拉伯、中国和印度商人络绎不绝，又带来新的布料、染料和纺织技术。文化交流终于孕育出独特的手织传统，例如康提地区的登巴拉拉达编织(Dumbara rata weaving)，世代相传的精致几何图案，一直为人称道。
文化交流
本系列将中式传统男装剪裁与斯里兰卡礼仪刺绣结合。轮廓类似中国长衫或唐装——直筒剪裁、立领、对称设计——深蓝色布料上的精致白线刺绣则源自康提工艺和斯里兰卡独特的蕾丝花边传统(Beeralu lace)。
衣领和前襟的几何图案，呼应了中国传统建筑和皇袍的窗棂图案；象征和谐、长寿与苍天庇佑。设计与斯里兰卡康提寺庙纹饰的融合，变成两种古老文化的视觉对话。
融合丝路元素系列
每件服装都以丝路视角重新诠释斯里兰卡传统男装——纱笼和束腰外衣组合。刺绣图案结合康提寺庙纹饰与殖民时期影响，充份展现了斯里兰卡艺术，强调 和谐、繁荣与美学对称的核心思想。
整套服装采用适合热带气候的轻质棉布或丝绸混纺面料制成，其中的深海军蓝表达尊严，白色刺绣细节增添对比和纯洁。精细手工刺绣，则展示了当地祖传的蕾丝花边技艺。
设计理念
本系列强调，透过当代的诠释延续文化传统。虽然制作技艺仍植根于传统风格和手工，却拥抱现代的简约主义和国际品味。以含蓄色调和精致细节，表达意味深长的简约哲学——切合了佛教美学，亦迎合可持续时装潮流。
每个元素皆蕴含象征意义；垂直刺绣代表延续性和灵性上一致，曼陀罗的图案象征了保护和吉祥，高耸的绣花领，传达了尊重和尊严。
透过复刻传统工艺和采用可持续的物料，本系列坚持以绝手工制作，以支持传统工艺，推广合乎道德标准的方式生产。这不仅仅是时装，更是身份认同的宣言，融和文化、工艺与创意；向丝绸之路的文化承传致敬。
Country: Sri Lanka
Designers: Gamage Deeshan Rashmik
国家：斯里兰卡
设计师：周瑞
Historical Context
For over 2,500 years, Sri Lanka has served as a cultural crossroads at the heart of ancient Indian Ocean trade routes. Its strategic position made it a vital node in the Maritime Silk Road, connecting East and West through trade in spices, gems, and textiles.
Buddhism, dominant from the 3rd century BCE, profoundly influenced local dress through values of simplicity and modesty. The saffron robes of Buddhist monks (sivura) remain enduring symbols of Sri Lankan spirituality.
From the 8th century onward, Arab, Chinese, and Indian traders introduced new fabrics, dyes, and weaving techniques. This cultural exchange gave rise to distinctive handloom traditions like dumbara rata weaving from the Kandy region, characterized by intricate geometric patterns passed through generations.
Sri Lanka-China Cultural Exchange
The collection merges Chinese traditional menswear tailoring with Sri Lankan ceremonial embellishment. The silhouette resembles the Chinese changshan or Tang suit—straight cut, mandarin collar, symmetrical form—while intricate white thread embroidery on navy fabric draws from Kandyan craftsmanship and beeralu lace tradition.
Geometric patterns adorning the collar and front panel echo Chinese lattice motifs found in traditional architecture and imperial robes, symbolizing harmony, longevity, and protection. These designs blend seamlessly with Sri Lankan Kandyan temple motifs, creating a visual dialogue between two ancient cultures.
Design Concept:
Each garment reimagines traditional Sri Lankan men's attire—the sarong and tunic ensemble—through a Silk Road lens. Embroidery patterns combine Kandyan temple motifs with colonial-era influences, reflecting harmony, prosperity, and aesthetic symmetry central to Sri Lankan art.
Crafted from lightweight cotton or silk-blend fabric suited to tropical climates, the deep navy blue conveys dignity while white embroidered detailing adds contrast and purity. The meticulous hand-stitched embellishment demonstrates mastery of beeralu lace-inspired techniques passed down through generations.
Design Philosophy
The collection emphasizes cultural continuity through modern reinterpretation. While rooted in traditional silhouettes and handcrafting methods, it embraces contemporary minimalism and global appeal. The restrained palette and refined detailing reflect a philosophy of simplicity enriched by meaning—central to both Buddhist aesthetics and sustainable fashion.
Every element carries symbolic weight: vertical embroidery represents continuity and spiritual alignment, mandala-like motifs signify protection and auspiciousness, and the high embroidered collar conveys respect and dignity.
By reviving traditional crafts and using sustainable materials, the collection supports artisanal livelihoods and celebrates ethical production. This is not merely fashion, but a statement of identity—a harmonious blend of culture, craftsmanship, and creativity honoring the legacy of the Silk Road.