Urban Island is a way of living - and a way of giving.
A unique line of beautifully designed products handcrafted by skilled artisans of Sri Lanka. Urban Island was born of a deep purpose and mission to transform hope into action.
We work together each day to marry the power of our design to the skilled hands of women and families across the island so as to sustain dignified and productive livelihoods.
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Pillow Covers
We work with artisan communities around Sri Lanka to produce our range...
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Handwoven Throws
In the Western Province, we work with a large village community to...
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Table Linens
Our placemats are made with chunky hand woven cottons from weavers in...
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Kitchenware
Our artisan products include hand woven aprons and accessories, as well as...
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Home Dècor
Useful items for the home, all artisan made with a simple and...
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Wall Decor & Mirrors
Our range includes our signature mirrors that are skillfully hand made by...
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Furniture & Lighting
The range includes our signature cane furniture and lighting, with a sculptural...
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Storage Baskets
We make our basket-ware in the Jaffna area in the north of...
Handwoven Throws
Our handwoven throws make the perfect gifts, all handwoven in the beautiful weaving village of Divulapitiya in Sri Lanka. Our grass root level approach to making products not only empowers individual livelihoods but empowers the whole village. We know when women are empowered many positives unfold. Our work also retains hand made craftsmanship and keeps heritage crafts alive. Whenever you gift one of these throws for yourself, family or friend you make room for us to create another and that in turn supports a livelihood for those who need them. Through adding this timeless piece to your home, you become part of our movement; the way you live, is the way you give.
Our Customers
"l purchased my 1st handmade throw from Urban Island on an unforgettable trip to Sri Lanka , it's not just a beautifully designed product, I also love the story of this thoughtful brand, which has been building livelihoods for those who need them, mainly rural women in Sri Lanka. l love the brand aesthetic, its modern approach and conscious design choices. That is what makes it such a desirable brand, making people's lives better and preserving handmade Artisan crafts. Urban Island mirrors a way of thinking so many of us can relate to, certainly sustainable, but also designed for the way we live today our day to day life. It also has great possibility to inspire others that through the choices we make that we can empower and better the livelihoods of those who need help and encouragement”
Urban Island
1134 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L8
Tuesday to Saturday 10:30 am - 5.30pm
