Rare expertise

Twenty years ago a young student of St.Mary's Convent, Matara and later Stafford College, Colombo ensured that Indu Hewapathirana dreams of being involved in bridal dressing became a reality.

Her unusual creativity in art work saw the birth of Lassana Manali the saloon at Main Street, Battaramulla, now a popular centre for prospective brides and bridegrooms to get their outfits designed by Indu Hewapathirana. She is happy that she has made her mark in bridal fashion, and will display her much sought after remarkable creativity.

"The show titled 'Bride and Groom' will be held on July 19, 20, 21 at BMICH. For the past 20 years I have designed bridal sarees and dresses including the bridesmaids and page boys outfits and bestmans' suits. What's more I also handle the embroidery for the bridal sarees and dresses and to make it complete I turn out the bouquets as well.

"I'm happy that I earned my popularity through word of month.

"It was hard work but it paid off. I studied under Harris Wijesinghe and then later followed a diploma course in hair styling in Australia. I must thank my husband, who has always supported me in gaining my ambition. I run diploma courses for students at Lassana Manali", said Indu Hewapathirana.

For young prospective brides the show at BMICH is the answer to all their problems to have an impressive wedding. The bridal dress is all important, so share your ideas with Indu Hevapathirana and experience her rare expertise. Her amiable nature and sincerity has earned her a name for helping out brides to look their best on their special day with no consideration of a financial benefit.