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Urban Island is a way of living - and a way of giving.

Urban Island presents a unique line of beautifully designed products handcrafted by skilled artisans in Sri Lanka. Born from a deep purpose to transform hope into action, our work has always centred on marrying thoughtful design with the skilled hands of women and families across the island to sustain dignified and productive livelihoods.

Since establishing our presence in Canada in 2022, Urban Island has evolved into a cross-border design and impact platform, connecting global markets with responsible artisan production. Canada has become an important strategic base for our next phase of growth, particularly as we expand our design collaborations and community partnerships.

As part of this evolution, Urban Island has begun building collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities in Canada, with the intention of developing future co-created collections that honour cultural integrity, shared knowledge, and contemporary design. Our current design collaborations now span Canada and Sri Lanka, with production presently based in Sri Lanka while we actively and respectfully develop pathways for Indigenous partnership and participation in Canada.

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Handwoven Throws

Our handwoven throws make the perfect gift — thoughtfully designed in collaboration with Canadian and Sri Lankan designers and meticulously handcrafted in the beautiful weaving village of Divulapitiya, Sri Lanka.

Our grassroots approach to product creation not only empowers individual livelihoods but strengthens entire communities. We know that when women are empowered, meaningful and lasting change unfolds. At the same time, our work helps preserve handmade craftsmanship and keeps heritage weaving traditions alive for future generations.

Each time you choose one of our throws — whether for yourself, family, or a friend — you help create space for another artisan to thrive. In bringing this timeless piece into your home, you become part of a larger movement that connects responsible design, global collaboration, and dignified livelihoods.

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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

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