Malka Perera is the founder and creative designer behind Malka Ceylon, a luxury Sri Lankan fashion label inspired by timeless elegance and authentic craftsmanship. A graduate of Northumbria University, United Kingdom, Malka blends contemporary design with Sri Lanka's rich textile heritage to create sophisticated collections that celebrate individuality, culture, and enduring style.
A mother of two boys and entrepreneur running multiple businesses across Sri Lanka, Malka is passionate about empowering women and mothers, inspiring them to pursue their ambitions and achieve their goals. In 2025, she was recognized from the London Business Consultancy (Global Business Excellence Award 2025) as the Most Outstanding Woman Empowerment Entrepreneur of the Year, a testament to her dedication to uplifting others while building her own legacy.
With a passion for purposeful fashion, every collection reflects her commitment to quality, authenticity, and creating garments that tell a story.
Our Story
Born from a love for Sri Lankan artistry, Malka Ceylon was created to redefine handcrafted fashion for the modern world. Every garment is thoughtfully designed and produced in limited quantities, combining traditional batik, handloom, and artisanal techniques with contemporary silhouettes.
Each piece embodies the beauty of Sri Lanka's heritage while offering timeless luxury for women who appreciate craftsmanship, elegance, and exclusivity.
Our Mission
At Malka Ceylon, fashion is more than beautiful clothing it's a platform for empowerment.
Today, over 95% of every Malka Ceylon garment is handcrafted by talented Sri Lankan women, whose dedication and artistry bring each design to life. By working alongside female artisans, batik artists, handloom weavers, embroiderers, and craft workers across the island, we create sustainable livelihoods while preserving generations of traditional craftsmanship.
Our vision is to become a pillar of strength for Sri Lanka's artisan and fashion industry empowering women, uplifting local communities, preserving heritage, and introducing Sri Lankan craftsmanship to the global luxury fashion market.
The Craft
Every Malka Ceylon creation is handcrafted with exceptional care and attention to detail. Using traditional batik techniques, handloom fabrics, and artisan finishing methods, each garment is individually crafted, ensuring that no two pieces are ever exactly alike.
From the first sketch to the final stitch, every design reflects the dedication of skilled Sri Lankan artisans and the timeless beauty of handcrafted fashion.
Handcrafted in Sri Lanka. Empowering Women. Preserving Heritage. Creating Timeless Luxury.