Kandalama
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A$39.95
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- 100% cotton cushion cover, inspired by a temple decoration in Sri Lanka
- First Edition - Only 51 cushion covers produced
- Double side print consisting of shades of bright to smoky pinks, red, burnt oranges, dark purple and blues with a purple tube trim
- 45 x 45 cm with invisible zip
- Recommend a plump 45 x 45 cm feather insert or less plump 50 x 50 cm feather insert
- Cold hand-wash separately
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The cover story:
"Oh that's a really nice hotel!" our guest house owner exclaimed.
“You can’t possibly get a tuk-tuk. No, no. Let me organise a driver for you.”
On our Sri Lankan adventure thus far we’d had so many “near misses” from bonkers bus drivers overtaking on the single-lane highway that runs from top to bottom of this small island that I didn’t care how I got there, as long as it was in one piece.
Which we did. And as soon as I spied the glorious hotel emerge out of the dusty, tan land, I was glad we were arriving in style.
We had treated ourselves to a couple of nights at the Heritance Kandalama, swapping humble little guesthouses for five star lux, and this jewel in star architect Geoffrey Bawa’s hotel crown, delivered everything I had hoped it would.
It's an extraordinarily harmonious fusion between the jungle and stark architecture built into a mountain. The hotel is fully covered and screened by vegetation, with a ramped ascent to the cave-like entrance. It is dramatic, sympathetic to the surrounds and simply breathtaking.
While we would’ve been more than happy to while away the afternoon in the infinity pool with its views across to the incredible rock fortress known as Sigiriya, we had it on good advice that a visit to the Golden Temple of Dambulla was a must.
The baking afternoon heat meant most of the crowds had retreated back to their hotels, which allowed us to explore the site in relative peace.
The Golden Temple is a Buddhist site that consists of a series of five cave shrines. Still inhabited by forest-dwelling Buddhist monks today as it has been since the 3rd century BCE, the natural caves have been transformed into one of the largest Buddhist complexes in the South Eastern Asian region, showcasing innovative approaches interior decoration.
But it’s the giant golden Buddha overlooking the temple complex that is the most immediately impressive sight on the site that’s made up of caves filled with extraordinary carved Buddhas and rich, gold etched murals. Room after room was filled with incredible artistry, with geometric patterns and floral motifs interspersed with vast detailed pictorial narratives but it was a battle scene featuring snakes, leopards and other exotic animals that struck me.
I have re-used the base of the pattern and reworked the motifs to blend into a bright stylised abstract of what was a ceiling painting. By moving elements and adding bold colours, this print is now full of energy and movement.
"Oh that's a really nice hotel!" our guest house owner exclaimed.
“You can’t possibly get a tuk-tuk. No, no. Let me organise a driver for you.”
On our Sri Lankan adventure thus far we’d had so many “near misses” from bonkers bus drivers overtaking on the single-lane highway that runs from top to bottom of this small island that I didn’t care how I got there, as long as it was in one piece.
Which we did. And as soon as I spied the glorious hotel emerge out of the dusty, tan land, I was glad we were arriving in style.
We had treated ourselves to a couple of nights at the Heritance Kandalama, swapping humble little guesthouses for five star lux, and this jewel in star architect Geoffrey Bawa’s hotel crown, delivered everything I had hoped it would.
It's an extraordinarily harmonious fusion between the jungle and stark architecture built into a mountain. The hotel is fully covered and screened by vegetation, with a ramped ascent to the cave-like entrance. It is dramatic, sympathetic to the surrounds and simply breathtaking.
While we would’ve been more than happy to while away the afternoon in the infinity pool with its views across to the incredible rock fortress known as Sigiriya, we had it on good advice that a visit to the Golden Temple of Dambulla was a must.
The baking afternoon heat meant most of the crowds had retreated back to their hotels, which allowed us to explore the site in relative peace.
The Golden Temple is a Buddhist site that consists of a series of five cave shrines. Still inhabited by forest-dwelling Buddhist monks today as it has been since the 3rd century BCE, the natural caves have been transformed into one of the largest Buddhist complexes in the South Eastern Asian region, showcasing innovative approaches interior decoration.
But it’s the giant golden Buddha overlooking the temple complex that is the most immediately impressive sight on the site that’s made up of caves filled with extraordinary carved Buddhas and rich, gold etched murals. Room after room was filled with incredible artistry, with geometric patterns and floral motifs interspersed with vast detailed pictorial narratives but it was a battle scene featuring snakes, leopards and other exotic animals that struck me.
I have re-used the base of the pattern and reworked the motifs to blend into a bright stylised abstract of what was a ceiling painting. By moving elements and adding bold colours, this print is now full of energy and movement.