We are 2 sisters with roots in both Denmark and Sri Lanka. Our father, who was from Sri Lanka, met our mother on her first trip to Asia in 1975. Our mother visited this beautiful paradise island, at that time called Ceylon, and fell in love with the culture, the nature and our father.

From an early age, we were introduced to the culture of Sri Lanka and its warm, welcoming people, known for their beautiful smiles and hospitality.

This positive and vibrant country, which has endured the hardships of a civil war, has always held a special place in our hearts, even though we were raised in Denmark.

Now that our father has passed away, he has left us a very special inheritance: the land that was passed down to him by his parents.

Our grandfather once cultivated rubber trees on this land, but over the years, nature has taken it back, and today it has become a wild, beautiful jungle.

We feel that it is now time to give something back to Mother Earth. Instead of developing the land, we want to preserve it as a wild jungle and protect it for future generations.

Mission

Our mission is to showcase the craftsmanship of Sri Lanka, offer beautiful handmade products, and contribute to the preservation and restoration of wild nature.

Philosophy

Our philosophy is to respect what we inherit and pass it on to the next generation. We believe it is our responsibility to understand how to care for our planet, so that future generations can continue to enjoy this beautiful and special world.

We also believe deeply in the value of knowledge, art, and craftsmanship. These are traditions our mother and grandmother in Denmark taught us from a young age, inspiring us to appreciate creativity, quality, and the importance of keeping traditional skills alive.

Join us and support

We hope you will join us in our mission to invest in and protect more of nature, while supporting the craftsmanship found throughout Sri Lanka.

By choosing handmade products, you help support local communities and the talented people who carry generations of knowledge and traditional craftsmanship forward.

Noemi Dalby

Founder of urumaya

Drawing and painting were a big part of my childhood. I used to draw and learn from my grandmother whenever I visited her or spent my holidays with her. She inspired my passion for art and design.

Throughout my adult life, I have worked as a fashion designer for 19 years, and I continue to have a deep love for art, design, and craftsmanship.

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