Selyn Review: Ethically Sourced Home & Living
Handloom clothing, toys and homeware woven in Sri Lanka's village workshops, fair trade guaranteed.
Selyn is a home & living brand based in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, curated by Purpose Picks for its commitment to ethically sourced, women's causes, handmade. Handloom clothing, toys and homeware woven in Sri Lanka's village workshops, fair trade guaranteed.
Why We Picked Them
Selyn has a short test for whether work has really changed a woman's life: can she say no? A job alone does not settle it, the Sri Lankan handloom company argues. She needs to be able to manage her home, her children, her finances and her wellbeing, and to be in charge of the choices she makes.
Read the full story on SubstackImpact
- Location
- Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
- Ships to
- Europe, USA, Canada & International
- Founded
- 1991
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Selyn based?
- Selyn is based in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and ships to: Europe, USA, Canada & International.
- Where can I buy Selyn?
- Selyn sells from its own online shop at https://selyn.lk/. The featured picks on this page link straight to it.
- What does Selyn sell?
- Selyn makes home & living products. Featured picks: Alphabet Elephant Plush Toy, Sinhala & Tamil Letters, Large, Orange & Pink Cotton Handloom Beach Wrap.
Brands like Selyn
Other home & living brands in the directory, closest in cause first. Each one has been featured and reviewed by Purpose Picks.
The Citizenry
Artisan-made rugs, textiles and homeware, co-designed with master makers in 23 countries and produced through an audited fair trade process.
LoveWell
A charity creating supportive pathways into employment for women who are rebuilding broken lives.
Lux Luz London
A social enterprise creating handmade, vegan-friendly candles and diffusers that bring light, hope, and opportunity to women affected by domestic violence.
We Make Good
A manufacturing partnership building a fairer, more inclusive economy turning handmade Irish design and ethical production into real jobs, skills, and belonging.