The lotus pond

The Lotus Pond celebrates the relationship between nature and sexuality. Historically, colonialism shaped conceptions of beauty, gender and masculinity in Sri Lanka. Reconnecting to the intrinsic presence of the environment in everyday life, AMESH explores the possibility of a new platform exploring unbounded expression. The lotus pond is at the centre of communities across Sri Lanka and shelters nostalgic landscapes that embody the freedom, sensuality and simplicity of youth. This abundance of nature intersects with AMESH’s work exploring South Asian masculinity, identity and beauty norms.

The Lotus Pond explores the overlap between community, craft, heritage and memory through re-contextualising archival brand textiles and the continued application of artisanal techniques. This capsule collection of individually handcrafted pieces contain signature textiles and techniques including artisanal hand knitting, crochet and handloom. These are combined and re- worked with up cycled fabrics experimenting with printing, paneling and appliqué embroideries. A focus on natural materials including cotton twills, linen and woollen yarns collected from factory waste.
The collection invites you to explore a a colour palette of cinnamon earth, burning orange, ruby, monsoon blues, veralu green and luminescent lilies.