Dankotuwa Porcelain-made collection honoured by London’s V&A Museum
Astunning tableware collection from Portmeirion, exclusively manufactured by Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC in Sri Lanka, has achieved the rare honour of being entered into the permanent ceramics collection of the prestigious Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London.
This accomplishment is especially noteworthy since the museum’s collection of ceramics is the most comprehensive in any museum across the world, the local company said this week.
Portmeirion's Choices collection was designed by Queensberry Hunt ( a specialist design house that is amongst the most experienced in Europe), and is manufactured by Dankotuwa Porcelain exclusively for Portmeirion. It has been particularly well received due to the use of flat backs for plates, a unique feature of Choices, which prevents scratching and ensures that the top surfaces of the plates are perfectly flat, it said in a media release.
Globally recognised for its luxurious and elegant porcelain tableware – one with remarkable whiteness that radiates a sense of pristine beauty, Dankotuwa Porcelain manufactures superior quality porcelain tableware for reputed international brands such as Portmeirion, Oneida, Macy’s, Lenox, John Lewis, Crate & Barrel, Migros, Jashanmal, Ralph Lauren, the Walt Disney Company and Dilmah. As a result, the company has been instrumental in signifi- cantly expanding the profile of Sri Lankan porcelain tableware, taking it to new heights worldwide.
Commenting on this truly global recognition, Dr.Sajee va Narangoda, Chief Executive Officer of Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC, stated that, “It is indeed a rare honour for any product made in Sri Lanka to be showcased at the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London and we acknowledge this feat with pride. Over the years, Dankotuwa Porcelain has designed, developed and mastered the art of producing innovative world- class tableware. This accomplishment is testament to our dedication, passion and attention to detail and the reason as to why Dankotuwa Porcelain is a leading exporter of tableware in Sri Lanka.”
Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC, a subsidiary of Ambeon Holdings PLC commenced its commercial operations in 1984. From superior glazing technologies, personalised designs and endless options, the company continues to create a timeless and modern collection of porcelainware that expresses exclusive dining experience for every occasion.
“The Ambeon Group holds catalysing opportunities through readiness above all else, with our philosophy being to constantly challenge ourselves to look beyond the status quo and innovate, design, develop and action results,” stated Murali Prakash, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ambeon Capital PLC and Ambeon Holdings PLC.