Tryst with Batik: From Designing One Saree to Building a Retail & Export Brand

Tryst with Batik: From Designing One Saree to Building a Retail & Export Brand

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GlobalLinker Staff

GlobalLinker Staff

81 week ago — 1 min read

Enterprise: Dewsha Batik

Proprietor: Surangi Priyanka 

Industry: Fashion & Fashion Accessories

Year it was founded: 2012

Location: Kandy

 

Surangi Priyanka started her batik business over 10 years ago. Her first batik design was done on a saree for Rs 600. Soon there was good demand for her sarees. As orders increased, Surangi needed funding for the business. Commercial Bank helped fund her business and offered her a loan to expand. Today, the business has grown and reached Sri Lanka’s leading retailers and they also export to countries such as Italy.

Watch this video to know more about Surangi Priyanka’s business journey.

 

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