The Journey of Salruk
Dawn of Salruk emerged in 1987 as our founder Lesley Senanayake entered into the clay industry commencing a clay roof tile manufacturing factory in the scenic village of Thambakanda, Sri Lanka. As time passed by, witnessing the monotonousness in the roofing tile industry, Lesley wanted to add value to clay and embrace the world of terracotta and ceramics. During this period, he met a wonderful personality Mr. Sivanadiyan who is known to be the father of the Sri Lankan ceramics industry that rendered great commitment and value for its development. With prolonged discussions about the finest art of pottery and embracing cutting-edge technology to create innovative clay pieces, Mr. Sivanadiyan and Lesley successively laid the foundation for Salruk Ceramics and Pottery in 1992.
Salruk soon reached international heights by extending its network to Denmark and the UAE. In 1997, Salruk Ceramics and Bhagya Arts & Crafts opened its doors to local pottery lovers by opening its flagship store at Kapuwatta, Ja-Ela. Ever since then Salruk has been adding value to Sri Lankan traditional pottery industry by pioneering with its resemblance of quality and excellence. Salruk products have reached lengths and breadths of the country; President’s House, Bandaranaike International Airport, BMICH, Cinnamon Grand and Ulagalla Resorts to name a few. In 1995, Salruk won the bronze award at the Pottery & Ceramic Exhibition conducted by the National Crafts Council. In 2005, Salruk introduced a revolutionary terracotta clay water filter backed by years of research and development. The modern, environmentally friendly and innovative Salruk terracotta water filter was recognized by SUNFO as the best product in celebration of the World Water Day 2021. Quality is one of the core values at Salruk. Our strength remains on the newer designs we innovate to take authentic Sri Lankan craftsmanship to international competitiveness. As of today, Salruk has been one of the most loved brands in the Sri Lankan pottery industry.
Our Values & Features
About Us
About Us
Salruk embarked on a journey towards adding superior value to the most unique & celebrated industry in Sri Lanka. Entering the clay industry with roofing tile operations, our founder; Lesley Senanayake perceived a wider gap in the market that could be converted to a lucrative potential by adding artisan value to the aged-old traditional craft of pottery. Ever since its inception, Salruk has been exporting to wider international markets such as the Maldives, EU, Denmark, Australia & USA. Our products are handmade by our very own employees who are skilled and trained to provide a fine product.
Our Factory
Our Factory
Our main factory commenced in the year xxx is located at Thambakanda with close proximity to Makandura industrial zone. The factory built in with a 10,000 sq. ft area surface has a kiln of xx capacity. A diverse range of products including large pots, clay water filters, clay wall tiles and customised ornamental pottery are manufactured at our main factory. Salruk prioritizes recruitment of the staff from the neighbourhood with an aspiration to enhance their livelihood. Our employees are our strength that provide their fullest commitment in delivering a finest product to our customers. on- the-job training and other benefits are provided to our staff to strengthen their living standards.
Our Clients