- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering
- Senior Lecturer Grade I
Contact information
Univerity of Moratuwa
Katubadda
Moratuwa
Sri Lanka
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Fashion Industry Investigative Report -Undergraduate -2021
Learning Portfolio -Undergraduate -2021
Concept Development and Project Proposal of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2021
Concept Development and Project Proposal of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2021
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2021
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2021
Realisation and Evaluation of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2021
Realisation and Evaluation of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2021
Design Realisation 2 in Fashion -Undergraduate -2020
Design Realisation 2 in Textiles -Undergraduate -2020
Design Realisation 3 in Fashion -Undergraduate -2020
Design Realisation 3 in Textiles -Undergraduate -2020
Industry linked Team project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2020
Industry linked Team project in Textiles -Undergraduate -2020
Foundation Studies -Undergraduate -2006
Visual Studies -Undergraduate -2006
Design and Technical Studies in Fashion -Undergraduate -2006
Design and Technical Studies in Textiles -Undergraduate -2006
Visual Studies -Undergraduate -2007
Foundation Studies -Undergraduate -2007
Concept Development and Project Proposal of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2011
Concept Development and Project Proposal of final major project in Textiles -Undergraduate -2011
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2011
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2011
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2011
Realisation and Evaluation of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2012
Realisation and Evaluation of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2012
Fashion Design and Product Development II -Undergraduate -2023
Research Methods -Undergraduate -2023
Fashion in Context -Undergraduate -2023
Fundamentals of Fashion Industry -Undergraduate -2024
Global Trends & Current Issues in the Sri Lankan Textile & Apparel Industry -Postgraduate -2024
福利在线看 Coordinator -Coordinate Final year, academic work, timetable, student matters, projects, critiques, assessments and academic related work (2010 To 2018)
Representative, Faculty 福利在线看 Committee, FDPD -Preparation of 福利在线看 timetable/ Contact students and attend students鈥� academic matters/ Student leave, Appeal and other relevant document processing/ uploading and attending the FAC meetings. (2020 To 2023)
Representative Faculty Curriculum Committee, FDPD -Attending/presenting Department level FDPD curriculum revision updates (2023 To 2023)
Personal Mentor for Intake 2021/2022 -Personal/ group mentoring, attending students鈥� matters at the university, guiding and motivating students handle their work effectively (2022 To 2023)
subject specialist (Fashion Design and Product Development Degree course/ FDPD) for UGC, Sri Lanka -Subject panelist for bench marking of FDPD degree course of Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering. (2018 To 2023)
Moderator/Main Examiner Aptitude test FDPD -Moderator/ Main Examiner/ Paper setting/marking (2017 To 2021)
Faculty Nominated Department Representative Faculty Curriculum Committee, FDPD -Attending/presenting Department level FDPD curriculum revision updates/ minor curriculum revisions, Major curriculum revisions (2023 To date)
Chair, Department Curriculum Committee, FDPD, Decreasing the total credits of the curriculum from 150 to 130 -FDPD major curriculum development 2025 onwards (2023 To date)
Chairman of the Board of Directors, National Crafts Council, Sri Lanka -Heading and managing the island wide crafts sector and craftsmen. Chairing the Board of Directors' committee. (2024 To date)
Board Member, National Design Centre, Sri Lanka -Decision making and governing the board for the proper implementation (2025 To date)
Board Member, Audit and Management Committee, National Design Centre - Analyze and approve appropiate decisions that elevate the company to a higher level (2025 To date)
Research Activities
Fashion/ Textile Design and its application
Fashion/ Textile Practice Led-Research
Craftsmanship in Fashion and Textile Practice
Eco Fashion Concepts
Conceptual Designing
Sri Lankan Fashion Movements and its Revolution
DHPS Gunesekera (GS/M.Phil/VA/16/529) MPhil (2018) An Analysis of Fashion Optical Illusion on Hourglass body shapes: special reference on plus size women aged 25-35 in Sri Lanka, Faculty of Graduate Studies, 福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka
N. Ranasinghe (GS/M.Phil/VA/18/536) MPhil (2022) An Exploration of Traditional Sri Lankan Textile Dyeing Techniques and Contemporary Trends: Evaluating Practicality and Sustainability, Faculty of Graduate Studies, 福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka
E.R.S.J. Thilakarathne (208083V), PhD (2020-2023), Folklore in Fashion: A Systematic Design-Led Approach in Bringing Life to Folklore through Fashion Products. Faculty of Graduate Studies, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa
J.L. Hewagama (228007M), MPhil (2022-2024), Reshaping the craftsmanship: Diversification of Handloom textiles through the construction of novel aesthetic and textural surfaces. Faculty of Graduate Studies, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa
D. Y. Ellavala (238018G), PhD (2023-2026), Philately in Picturing a Nation: Aesthetic and Cultural Representation of Sri Lanka on Stamps, Faculty of Graduate Studies, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa
Recently Completed Undergraduate Design/Research Projects 芒鈧 Study of Identifying the Importance of an Anti-Ageing Bra Developed from Cosmetic Textile for Sri Lankan Market 芒鈧easibility study of up cycling rejected garments to the fashion accessories for Patagonia. 芒鈧omprehensive Study on The Tourism Based Handloom Clothing into Fashionable Silhouette Trends (Special Reference to Female Tourists) 芒鈧nvestigative study of the Impact of Generation Z to the Improvement of the marketing strategy of premium level fashion brands in Colombo 芒鈧 comparative study of influences of street styles on the brand Vivienne Westwood During 1970 and 1980 芒鈧nalysis of trend evaluation of Sinhalese female wedding costume: special reference to colour, fabric and silhouette 芒鈧 comparative study in influences of social media on Sri Lankan fashion retailer brands in marketing sector 芒鈧 study on Patch-Work Techniques to Create Fashionable Garments to Sri Lankan Clothing Market 芒鈧dentify and propose most suitable and commercially viable printing techniques for linen 芒鈧 comparison study for the structures and technology of manual knitting machine and automated knitting machine. 芒鈧n investigative study on the quality and fashionability of kids apparel in Sri Lankan market. 芒鈧nalyse Sustainable Pattern Cutting and Drafting Techniques to Reduce the Waste of Material for Selected Designs 芒鈧xamine New techniques of Upcycling textile waste into new material applying selected fabric manipulation and hand crochet methods 芒鈧ebirth of conventional sarees to Contemporary Occasional wear sarees: Special Reference to Unique Sustainable Eco-Printing Technique 'Stamping. 芒鈧ilitary Influence on 21st-century Women芒鈧劉s Fashion 芒鈧 comparative study of Sri Lankan Women芒鈧劉s occasional attire During the Colonial Period 芒鈧eminist Fashion and Its direction to future fashion Influences 芒鈧mpact of following Western bridal trends in contemporary Sri Lankan Bridal Dressing. 芒鈧n Analytical Study of Social Inclusion of Fashion Behaviour Of Global 芒鈧淟ittle Community 芒鈧mpact of Economic Crisis on Contemporary Clothing Buying Patterns in Sri Lanka 芒鈧omparison Study of Non-Toxic Kids芒鈧劉 Wear Manufacturing Capabilities of Local and Global Markets in Sri Lanka 芒鈧nvestigate Sri Lankan Consumer Awareness of Activewear: Special Reference to Women芒鈧劉s Category 芒鈧levating the Concept of Sustainability Through Denim Products 芒鈧n Analysis of the Adaptation of Fast Fashion during the Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka
Fashion/ Textile Design and its application
Fashion/ Textile Practice Led-Research
Craftsmanship in Fashion and Textile Practice
Eco Fashion Concepts
Conceptual Designing
Sri Lankan Fashion Movements and its Revolution
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa. ,2006 B. Des (Honors): July 2005 (Full Time)-First Class, Eclectic Mix: Androgyny Collection - Incorporating men芒鈧劉s ties into female garment design
Masters, London College of Fashion, 福利在线看 of the Arts London ,2009 MA in Fashion Design and Technology (Women芒鈧劉s Wear): Hybrid of Art and Science: Contrasting approaches to Creative Pattern Draping Method by using Narrow Handloom Stripes
PhD, 福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts ,2016 Ph.D.: Twentieth Century Female Clothing Approaches in Sri Lanka
福利在线看 of the Arts London. Member of 福利在线看 of the Arts London Alumni Association the Largest Creative Network in the World.(2015 To date)
SLAIHEE, 福利在线看 of Colombo. Member of Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness SLAIHEE 福利在线看 of Colombo.(2015 To date)
Moratuwa 福利在线看 Fashion Designers Association (MUFDA), 福利在线看 of Moratuwa(2022 To date)
Young Scientists Forum (YSF), National Science and Technology Commission(2019 To date)
Science and Technology Management Information System (STMIS), National Science Foundation (NSF)(2019 To date)
Member, TextileR: Future Textile Industries 2021, to date, Queensland 福利在线看 of Technology(2021 To date)
Career
脗路&苍产蝉辫;Senior Lecturer (Grade 1)
Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, January 2017 芒鈧�� present
脗路&苍产蝉辫;PhD Scholar
Faculty of Visual Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka, September 2012 芒鈧�� March 2016
脗路&苍产蝉辫;Senior Lecturer (Grade 11)
Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,
February 2013 芒鈧�� January 2017
脗路&苍产蝉辫;MA Scholar
London College of Fashion, 福利在线看 of the Arts London, United Kingdom
September 2007 芒鈧�� February 2009
脗路&苍产蝉辫;Probationary Lecturer
Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,
January 2006 芒鈧�� February 2013
脗路&苍产蝉辫;Freelance Designer and Design Consultant
Romafour/ Grow Tex, Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 2011 to Sep 2013
脗路&苍产蝉辫;Assistant Designer
Asudari Ltd (, London, United Kingdom, March 2009 to May 2010
脗路&苍产蝉辫;Assistant Designer
Charas Design Wear (, London, United Kingdom,
January 2009 - March 2009
脗路&苍产蝉辫;Sales Assistant
Boots UK, Leading Health and Beauty Retailer, London, United Kingdom, 2008-2009
脗路&苍产蝉辫;Freelance Designer
Favorites Group (, Colombo, Sri Lanka,
April 2006-September 2007
脗路&苍产蝉辫;Technical Designer
MAS Holdings (Mas Intimates), Kandawala Watte, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka
August 2005-February 2006
脗路&苍产蝉辫;Assistant trainee designer
Victoria芒鈧劉s Secrets, New York Design Studio, Manhattan, New York, United States of America October 2005-December 2005
脗路&苍产蝉辫;Trainee Designer
MAS Holdings (Linea Intimo), BOI, Biyagama, Sri Lanka, May 2003-September 2003
Chief Examiner, National Exam of Fashion Design and Product Development (Aptitude test), 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021
Representative, Faculty 福利在线看 Committee, FDPD
Representative Faculty Curriculum Committee, FDPD
Department Curriculum Committee Chair, FDPD
Member of the judging panel of selection finals of Mora Ventures 6.0, Innovative Startup Challenge, Entrepreneurship Society, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2024)
Scientific committee member of the 6th International Conference on Arts and Humanities (ICOAH) 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia under the theme 鈥淒ecolonization in the Arts and Humanities 鈥�.
Represent the judging panel of 鈥楳AS Awards for the best student of FDPD鈥� 2018 and 2019.
Member of the editorial panel (from September 2018) of the journal of the EC Fashion Technology and Textile Engineering (ECFT), which is a bi-monthly open access interdisciplinary journal that mainly emphasis on fashion art and textile processing research
Scientific committee member of the South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018 (SAMR鈥�18) hosted International Center for Research & Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka & Unique Conferences Canada
Reviewer of International Conference on Arts and Humanities (ICOAH) is being hosted by Universiti Sains Malaysia and organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) in collaboration with Concordia 福利在线看, Montreal, 2017
Evaluator for the 鈥楧ALI & FRIDA鈥� fashion show, The British School of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2017.
Honours and Awards
Postgraduate Full Schlorship (Received 2007)
International Student Internship (Received 2009)
Gold Medal for the Best 福利在线看 Performance, Graduation Award Ceremony , 福利在线看 of Moratuwa (Received 2006)
Serendib Inspirational Award Graduation Fashion Show, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa (Received 2005)
Publication Grant Sheme for Promoting Science and Technology Publication (Received 2021)
Senate Research Commitee Grants/ SRC/ST/2019/48 (Received 2019)
Senate Research Commitee Grants/ SRC/CAP/2021/01 (Received 2021)
International Design Internship (Received 2005)
State Literacy Award 2022 Best 福利在线看 and Research Work (English-2021) (Received 2022)
Finalist - Study UK Alumni Awards, British Council, Sri Lanka (2024), Culture and Creativity Award-福利在线看 of the Arts, London (Received 2024)
Best oral presentation (Received 2018)
Best poster presentation (Received 2017)
Senate Research Commitee Grants/ SRC/ST/2024/37 (Received 2024)
Senate Research Commitee Grants/ SRC/ST/2024/16 (Received 2024)
Senate Research Commitee Grants/ SRC/ST/2020/41 (Received 2020)
Publications*
Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe,".The Dress of Women in Sri Lanka, 2nd Edition .",Self Publication,2025
Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe,".The Dress of Women in Sri Lanka, 1st edition .",National Science Foundation (NSF),2021
Ellawela, D., Gopura, S., & Ferrero-Regis, T.,".Promoting cultural tourism and heritage: A visual study of Sri Lankan stamps (1935芒鈧��1972).",International Performing Arts Conference 2025 (IPAC 2025),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2025,
Ellawela, D., Gopura, S., & Ferrero-Regis, T.,".Stamps as cultural artifacts: Unveiling historical narratives through stamps of pre-independence Sri Lanka from 1935 to 1947.",National Identities 25th Anniversary Conference,London, United Kingdom,2024,
Thilakarathne, S., Gopura, S., Payne, A.,".The Resurgence of Localism in Fashion: Celebrating the Traditions and Folklore through Storytelling. .",International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institute (IFFTI), 26th Annual Conference,Seoul, Republic of Korea,2024,
Hewagama, J. L., & Gopura, S. ,".Handloom ecosystem: Revival of traditional textile culture of Sri Lanka through mainstream fashion trends.",International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institute (IFFTI), 26th Annual Conference,Seoul, Republic of Korea,2024,
Hewagama, J. L, Gopura, S., Rajapaksa, D. ,".Traditional craft revival: preserving and promoting indigenous handloom textile techniques in Sri Lanka.",4th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage,Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 福利在线看 of Sri Jayewardenepura,2023,161
Thilakarathne , S., Gopura , S., Payne , A.,".Craft Traditions in Folklore: The Craft Symbols and Metaphors in the Folklore of Kuweni.",4th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage, 247. ,Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 福利在线看 of Sri Jayewardenepura,2023,162
Thilakarathne , S., Gopura , S., Payne, A. ,".Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Exploring the Intersection of Gop Craft in Kohomba Yak Kankariya, Kuweni芒鈧劉s Folklore and Fashion Practice.",9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa 福利在线看 of Sri Lanka and4th China - Sri Lanka Communication and Cooperation Forum,Centre for Research and Knowledge Dissemination (CRKD) of the Sabaragamuwa 福利在线看 of Sri Lanka,2023,245
Gopura, G., Payne, A., Thilakarathne, S.,".Visualizing Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Conceptual framework on the adaptation of Oral Traditions into Creative Practices.",Integrated Design Research Conference, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2023,
Gopura, G., Payne, A., Thilakarathne, S.,".Folklore in fashion-preserving intangible cultural heritage through fashion.",13th International Conference on Humanities, Psychology and Social Sciences,Amsterdam, The Netherlands,2023,
Weerasinghe, U. G. N. D. ,".A study of the traditional textile dyeing techniques of Sri Lankan intangible cultural heritage (Special reference to Pahatha Dumbara craft colony and historical sources).",3rd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH 2021),Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 福利在线看 of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka,2021,
Dr Sumith Gopura, Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe, Prof. Alice Payne, Shashiprabha Thilakarathne ,".The curse of Kuweni, Metaphorical approach to analyze power and style of folklore.",Culture Costume and Dress, The Body Politic: Dress, Identity and Power鈥�,BIRMINGHAM CITY 福利在线看, Birmingham, United Kingdom,2021,50-56
Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe,".The vintage draping styles in Sri Lanka, Special Reference to Sari During the 20th Century.",The Seventh International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS),Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 福利在线看 of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka,2021,75
Dr Sumith Gopura, Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe, Prof. Alice Payne, Shashiprabha Thilakarathne,".Kuweni, the first female ruler, Characterrization of intangible cultural heritage of folklore.",13th International Conference on Humanities, Psychology and Social Sciences, Amesterdam,Amsterdam, The Netherlands,2021,64-77
Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe, Chinthaka Dharmakeerthi,".Adopting distance learning in Fashion Design education, Collaborative learning approach during Covid 19 pandemic.",SLAIHEE, Higher Education Conference,福利在线看 of Colombo, Sri Lanka,2021,95-100
UGND Weerasinghe, Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe,".A Study of Untouched Cultural Inheritance of Sri Lankan Traditional Textile and Apparel Dyeing Techniques concerning Dumbara weaving technique and Archival Material.",3rd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH) 2021,Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 福利在线看 of Sri Jayawardhanapura,2021,146
,".Architecture Stimuli Fashion: Idea Transformation through Symbolism from Inspiration to Design Realization.",UVPA-ICTM Joint International Research Symposium,福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Art, Sri Lanka,2019,202
,".Ethnic and Political Dress of Women: Socio-Cultural Influences and Artistic Review in Sri Lankan Context During and After Postcolonial Period.",2ND South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2019,25
Nisansala M. Karunarathne,".Geometrical Locomotion.",International Research Symposium,Sri Lanka Foundation Institute,2018,77
,".Strips Creating Shapes.",International Conference on Arts and Humanities -ICOAH 2018,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,13
,".Movement of Slow-Fashion: Special Reference to Dumbara Weaving and Natural Dyes in Early Ceylon.",Second International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (MR2018),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,30
Premadasa, K.H. ,".Comprehensive Study On The Tourism Based Handloom Clothing Into Fashionable Silhouette Trends (Special Reference to Female Tourists).",International Conference on the Apparel Industry: Productivity Improvement, Disruptive Innovation, and Leadership, Monash Business School, Monash 福利在线看, Australia,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,35
Karandana, N. ,".Feasibility study of up cycling rejected garments to the fashion accessories for Patagonia.",International Conference on the Apparel Industry: Productivity Improvement, Disruptive Innovation, and Leadership, Monash Business School, Monash 福利在线看, Australia,Colombo. Sri Lanka,2018,29
Gunasekara, H. ,".Visual analysis of optical illusion applications on plus size hourglass female body shapes.",International Research Symposium,Sri Lanka Foundation Institute,2018,133
Deegala, D.M.R.N.,".A Study of Identifying the Importance of an Anti-Ageing Bra Developed from Cosmetic Textile for Sri Lankan Market.",4 the International Conference on Arts and Humanities ,Colombo. Sri Lanka,2017,72
Gunasekara, H,".An Analysis of Female Body Shapes of Sri Lankan Women Age Between 25-35 Years.",7th Annual Research Symposium, ,福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2017,41
,".A Study of Ancient Embroidery Craft of Sri Lanka in Relation to Colombo National Museum.",Second Asia-Pacific Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (APMR2017),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2017,13
,".A Study of Fashion Forecasting of Urban Sri Lankan Women during the British period .",6th Annual Research Symposium,福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts. Colombo. Sri Lanka,2016,124-130
,".Evaluate the History of Female Underclothing in Sri Lanka. .",5th Annual Research Symposium,福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts. Colombo. Sri Lanka,2015,294-308
Gopura, S. C.,".An Investigation into a User-Friendly Platform for Effective Time Management in Dressing Smart:Smart-wardrobe..",4th Annual Research Symposium,福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2014,207-218
,".The Effect of Colonialism into Sri Lankan Female Dress..",4th Annual Research Symposium,福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2014,190-205
Aththanayaka A. J., Gopura S. C.,".Developing a Natural Dye Colour Palette for Handloom Textile & Clothing Sector in Sri Lanka. .",International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS).,Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 福利在线看 of Sri Jayewardenepura. Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.,2014,67-73
Gopura, S. C., Perera, U.P.S,".Investigate the Possibility of Using Poly Bag Yarns for Handloom Textiles..",International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS).,1st Wayamba International Conference. 福利在线看 of Wayamba. Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka.,2014,267-301
,".An Analysis of ancient Sri Lankan female clothing details depicted in Temple Paintings: Anuradhapura Era to the End of the 19th Century.",2nd International Conference on Social Sciences, (ICSS),Faculty of Social Sciences, 福利在线看 of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,2013,25
,".The ancient Sri Lankan female clothing details depicted from selected sculptures.",International Conference on Asian Art, Culture, and Heritage 鈥� August 2013 福利在线看 of Kelaniya in collaboration with the International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH),Centre for Asian Studies, 福利在线看 of Kelaniya. Colombo. Sri Lanka,2013,437-443
,".An Analysis of 19th Century Female Clothing in Sri Lanka: Depicted from Kathaluwa and Karagampitiya Temple Paintings.",3rd Annual Research Symposium,福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts. Colombo. Sri Lanka. ,2013,467-479
,".Effectiveness of E-Portfolios for Enhancing Students鈥� Job Opportunities and Learning Environment.",9th SDC - SLAHIEE Joined Conference,福利在线看 of Colombo, Sri Lanka. ,2013,09
,".Hybrid of Art and Science: Contrasting approaches to Creative Pattern Draping Method by using Narrow Handloom Stripes.",1st International ISTANBUL TEXTILE ART-DESIGN SYMPOSIUM ,Marmara 福利在线看, Istanbul, Turkey,2012,224
,".Impact of 鈥楽tudent Self Help Groups鈥� on Learning in the Classroom.",8th SDC - SLAHIEE Joined Conference,福利在线看 of Colombo, Sri Lanka. ,2012,19
,".Which is more feminine: The 鈥榮ari鈥� or the 鈥楨vening dress鈥�? .",13th Annual research symposium,Faculty of Graduate Studies, 福利在线看 of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,2012,157
Dulshan Ellawela, Sumith Gopura, Ayesha Wickramasinghe & Tiziana Ferrero-Regis,".Clothing the nation: attire, cultural inclusivity, and the visual construction of national identity in Sri Lankan postage stamps.",National Identities,,2026
Dulshan Ellawela, Ayesha Wickramasinghe, Sumith Gopura & TizianaFerrero-Regis,".Visualizing Nationhood Through Dress: A Cultural Semiotics of Sri Lankan Postage Stamps.",Fashion Theory, The Journal of Dress, Body and Culture,,2026
Dulshan Ellawela,Sumith Gopura, Ayesha Wickramasinghe, TizianaFerrero-Regis,".Stamps as Socio- Cultural artefacts: unveiling historical narratives through stamps of the pre-independence of Sri Lanka.",National Identities,27 (3),2025
Dulshan Ellawela,Sumith Gopura, Ayesha Wickramasinghe, TizianaFerrero-Regis,".Beyond the visuals: Sri Lankan stamp designers personalized approach in postage stamp design.",Design Studies,Volume 99,2025
Thilakarathne, S., Gopura, S., & Payne, A. ,".The Native Princess of Sri Lanka: The Thematic Metaphorical Approach in Symbolizing Characteristics of Folklore of Kuweni.",The Journal of American Folklore,137/544,2024
S. Thilakarathne, S. Gopura, A. Payne,".Crafting Kuweni芒鈧劉s Legacy: Folklore-Inspired Responsible Dyeing Techniques and Textile Developments.",Fashion Practice ,,2024
Gopura, S.,".Weaving emotions: unraveling the emotional significance of Sri Lankan handloom artistry.",Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences,,2023
Sumith Gopura,".Dreams of Weaving: Creative Practice-Led Approach to Handloom Product Development in Sri Lanka Using Artisans' Socio-Emotional Identities.",Fashion Practice,,2023
,".Creative Interpretation and Product Development, Idea Revolution from Inspiration to Design Realization.",Journal of 福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts,1,2021
,".Creative Interpretation and Product Development: Idea Revolution from Inspiration to Design Realization.",Journal of Visual and Performing Arts,3/1,2020
,".Vivienne Westwood And Her Fashion Mantra.",Journal of 福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts,2/1,2019
,".Artistic Review of Sri Lankan Female Fashion and It芒鈧劉s Movement.",The Journal of Current Trends in Fashion Technology and Textile Engineering,Volume 03, Issue 03,2018
,".The Globalized Sari and Its Sexual Appeal via Femininity.",Journal of 福利在线看 of the Visual and Performing Arts,1,2018
,".The ancient Sri Lankan female clothing details depicted from selected sculptures.",Asian Art, Culture, and Heritage,1/1,2013
State Literacy Award 2022
Best 福利在线看 and Research Work (English-2021) for the book 芒鈧淭he Dress of Women in Sri Lanka芒鈧劉 organized by State Advisory Council Literature Department of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka /university_news/dr-ayesha-wickramasinghe-wins-state-literacy-award-2022-best-academic-and-research
Completed short-Term research projects:芒鈧�
Dreams of Weaving: Application of socio-emotional identities in new product development in the Sri Lankan Handloom Weaving Industry
Crafts get-together: A new dimension to the Handloom fabric through creative craft collaborations
Newspaper Article/ Review
Ananda Coomaraswamy on Arts and Crafts: A Review of Ayesha Wickramasinghe芒鈧劉s 芒鈧淭he Dress of Women in Sri Lanka芒鈧劉
o 1stphase published on 28/12/2022 The Island Newspaper
o 2ndphase published on 29/12/2022 The Island Newspaper
PRESS COVERAGE (HYPERLINK ENABLED)
芒鈧淪ri Lanka Looking Through the Glass芒鈧劉, News Paper Article published on 芒鈧淭he Sunday Morning, Brunch芒鈧劉, 12/12/2021.
Wishmitha Athkam Ekamuthuwa: Goleeya Wilasitha Pravanatha saha Sri Lankeya Athyanthra Redi Pili Nirmanakeraneye Anagatha Dishanathiya, News Paper Article published on 芒鈧淭he Sunday Lankadeepa芒鈧劉, July, 21, 2021.
Mosthara Nirmanakeraneye Nawa Pravanatha, The Sunday Lankadeepa, Thaksalawa, July, 11, 2021
Dreams of Weaving-Socio Emotional Aspect of Handloom Artisans in Sri Lanka芒鈧劉, News Paper Article published on 芒鈧淭he Sunday Lankadeepa芒鈧劉, 28/03/2021.芒鈧撁犅菲捗犅堵泵犅放犆犅堵泵犅仿徝犅堵矫犅封赌櫭犅堵好犅堵泵犅放犆犅杜撁犅放∶犅菲捗犅封赌櫭犅封赌灻犅封赌櫭犅堵泵犅封偓脿路鈥櫭犅堵好犅仿惷犅堵好犅封赌澝犅堵该犅放犆⑩偓聺- 脿露鈥懊犅堵幻犅封�櫭犅堵犅仿徝犅堵矫犅垛�毭犅杜∶犅仿徝犅堵犅封�溍犅堵�- 脿露颅脿露拧脿路艩脿路茠脿露陆脿路聫脿路鈧�
芒鈧淒reams of Weaving-Socio Emotional Aspect of Handloom Artisans in Sri Lanka芒鈧劉, News Paper Article published on 芒鈧淭he Sunday Morning, Brunch芒鈧劉, 18/02/2021.
Driving Innovation and Learning through Uncertain Times, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Distance Learning Platform, 芒鈧淢ORA-CRAFT-STUDIO芒鈧劉, Fashion Design and Product Development, News Paper Article published on 芒鈧淭he Sunday Morning, Brunch芒鈧劉, 15/11/2020.
芒鈧揥e are on the cusp of a new era for Sri Lankan Handloom芒鈧�- The Morning newspaper -Brunch section- September 06, 2021 芒鈧�
Lankeeya Athyanthra Redipili Nirmanakeranaye Anagathaya, Sunday Lankadeepa, November, 21, 2021 芒鈧�
We are not Loud Enough about our Artisanal Activities, The 福利在线看 of Moratuwa on their latest research into the handloom industry芒鈧劉, News Paper Article published on 芒鈧淭he Sunday Morning, Brunch芒鈧劉, 29/11/2020.
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Irida Ayubowan (10-04-2022) Rupavahini 9.30am-10am,
Irida Ayubowan, Interview, 10.04.2022, 9.40am current research in Sri Lankan Handloom and Craft sector (20min). ,
Kaleidoscopewith Savithri Rodrigo, published on 11/02/2022: Interview regarding the book of 芒鈧淭he Dress of Women in Sri Lanka芒鈧劉
Sirasa News Article, regarding 芒鈧揇reams of Weaving: Application of socio-emotional identities in new product development in Sri Lankan Handloom weaving industry芒鈧� SRC/ ST/2019/ 48, funded project published on 01/ 02/2022:,
Thilakarathne , S. (2023, February). Featuring PhD study on QUT Textile Autumn Newsletter . Uom.lk. /textile/news_events/featuring-phd-study-qut-textiler-autumn-newsletter
Thilakarathne , S., Gopura, S., Wickramasinghe, A., & Payne, A. (2023, April). Folklore in Fashion - Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage through Fashion . Bolgoda Plains, 3, 61. . /pdf/Bolgoda-Plains-Vol-03-Issue-01.html
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