The Kandyan sari being a traditional garment makes it suitable for formal functions. Women who don it, do so on special occasions such as weddings, festivals, religious ceremonies, or cultural events.

Sri Lankans who chose to have their wedding in Doha prefer the traditional bridal wear,” said Chandrika arguably the first make-up artist to offer traditional Sri Lankan bridals.

With roots in Sri Lanka, Natasha is a strong advocate for her heritage, but she also believes that the saree should be worn by all, regardless of cultural background or gender.

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several uniquely Sri Lankan words to its June 2025 update, OED.com has said.Among the new entries is “asweddumise”, meaning to prepare land for paddy ...