Crafts and Skills

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An Introduction to Intaglios

Luxshman Nadaraja | Lecture No : 159 | June 2024

Intaglio is a term which may not be familiar to many in the Sri Lankan heritage context, yet it is an engraved or incised work where the carving is sunk into the hard surface of a small semi-precious gemstone (such as carnelian, garnet etc.) or moulded glass.

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Man-made Waterways of Sri Lanka’s Colonial Past: Conservation and its Potential Benefits

Dr. Nilan Cooray | 151 | August 2023
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Ancient Irrigation In Sri Lanka:

Prof C M Madduma Bandara | Lecture No : 138 | September 2021

Thursday, 30th September 2021 via zoom. “Ancient Irrigation in Sri Lanka: Some Issues Pertaining to Cascade Systems, their Origins and Functional Linkages” by Prof. C M Madduma Bandara

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Sailing Ships Of Serendib: In Search Of Lost Nautical Cultures

Lt Com. Somasiri Devendra | Lecture No : 131 | January 2021

“SAILING SHIPS OF SERENDIB: IN SEARCH OF LOST NAUTICAL CULTURES” by Lt. Commander Somasiri Devendra (following the launch of the new publication “George Keyt – A Portrait of the Artist” by Prof. Albert Dharmasiri)

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A Voyage in Sri Lankan design

Archt. Tilak Samarawickrema | Lecture No : 60 | March 2014

“27th March 2014 – “ A Voyage in Sri Lankan design” by Archt Tilak Samarawickrema. The lecture was held on Thursday the 27th of March 2014 at the HNB Towers Auditorium. 479, T.B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10.

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The art of making of sri lankan masks

Prof. Lionel Bentarage | Lecture No : 57 | November 2013

“28th November 2013 – “The Art of making Srilankan Masks” by Prof. Lionel Bentarage. The lecture was held on Thursday the 28th November 2013 at 6.30 p.m. at the HNB Auditorium and was held presented in Sinhala.

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Oru & maha oru: their techno-cultural aspects

Prof Vini Vitharana & Lt Cdr Somasiri Devendra | Lecture No : 50 | April 2013

“24th April – “Oru and Maha Oru : their techno-cultural aspects” by Prof Vini Vitharana and Lt Cdr Somasiri Devendra

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The Tradition Of Ivory Carving

Archt. Ashley de Vos | Lecture No : 35 | November 2011

“Tradition of Ivory Carvings” by Arch Ashley de Vos

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Traditional Jewellery of Sri Lanka

Dr. Hiranthi Pathirana | Lecture No : 22 | August 2010

Traditional Jewellery of Sri Lanka by Dr. Hiranthi Pathirana

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Ancient Sea and River Craft of Sri Lanka

Prof Vini Vitarana | Lecture No : 21 | May 2010

Ancient Sea and River Craft of Sri Lanka by Prof. Vini Vitarana

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Understanding the Technological Achievements of ancient Sri Lanka

Dr. Premala Sivaprakasapillai | Lecture No : 18 | April 2010

Understanding the Technological Achievements of Ancient Sri Lanka by Dr. Premala Sivaprakasapillai

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