The above images, capture the exotic essence of the ‘Kandyan Perahara’ the buddhist religious festival, celebrating ‘Temple of the tooth of lord buddha’.

• Artistic Heritage: The craft is a testament to generations of skill and is considered a symbol of traditional Sri Lankan artistry.

• Religious Connection: Brassware, especially oil lamps, holds a special place in Buddhist and Hindu traditions, lighting auspicious occasions.

Traditional Kandyan brassware, refers to high-quality metal artifacts like lamps, bowls, and vases from Sri Lanka's Kandy region, renowned for intricate carving, silver and copper inlay work, and damascene techniques, using both casting and wrought methods. While brass is the primary metal, bronze is used for tools and some specific items like bells. The tradition dates back centuries, with artisans in villages like Pilimathalawa and Kandy Brassware Village passing down generational skills for creating both ornamental and utilitarian objects.