Hi Magazine Editorial Shoot
Team Behind The Magic
Standing as a living testament of how time, light, and history can be bound together to make magic, this project was brought to life by the amazing team below.
- Piece by Tina Edward Gunawardhana, Deputy Editor - Hi Magazine, Sri Lanka
- Captured By Senior Fashion Photographer Manilka Sasantha Jayasingha
- Location: Gileemale Walawwa, Rathnapura, Sri Lanka
- Models: Manjal Amarasinghe & Sherry Pollocks
- Makeup Artist: Glam By Ruwan
The Collection
At the heart of this collection lies the mesmerizing artistry of Beeralu, a 500-year-old traditional bobbin lace. This intricate hand-weaving technique, passed down through generations of artisans, demands absolute precision as wooden bobbins are rhythmically intertwined to turn raw threads into wearable poetry. By fusing this ancient, time-intensive heritage with modern silhouettes, Shabel Paris honors the slow-fashion movement—preserving an endangered island craft while embedding a piece of living history into every single garment.
Shabèl Paris - An Old Soul in a Modern World
A Sanctuary of Preserved Craft
While the aesthetic captures a vintage romanticism, the physical reality of Shael Paris is anchored in the preservation of human skill. We actively resists mass automation, placing the hands of master artisans back at the absolute center of creation.
The Creative Process
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300-Years Old Mannor House
We stepped inside a sanctuary where bricks and shadow have kept watch over three centuries of secrets. Every sunlit hallway and weathered brick served as a living canvas, bridging the gap between history and art.
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500-Years Old Craft
This collection celebrates a meticulous artistry that has been spun by human hands for half a millennium. Each delicate thread of lace weaves together a legacy of patience, carrying the quiet whispers of the generations who perfected it.
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The Photographer’s Grimoire
Behind the magical lens of Manilka Jayasinghe lay the styling by Ruwan, beauty and charm of the models Sherry Pollock and Manjal Amarasinghe, spells, and creative alchemy that brought this vision to life.
