Handmade Textile Art • Sri Lanka

AS Touch — Hand-Crafted Canvas Bags by Asma

“Hand-stitched, hand-painted — one piece at a time.”

Original cotton canvas tote bags hand-embroidered & painted by Sri Lankan artisan Asma. Available near Galle Fort & via hotel delivery.

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AS Touch Signature Hand Embroidered Peacock Tote Bag

Signature Piece • Kandy Lotus Series

Hand-Embroidered Peacock & Lotus Tote

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The Journey of a Hand-Stitched Canvas

01Raw Canvas & Sketch

Canvas Selection & Hand Sketching

Every bag begins with unbleached 100% natural cotton canvas. Designs are individually pencil-sketched by hand—no mass printing, stencil copies, or automated transfers.

02Hand Stitching

Intricate Needlework & Threading

Using rich silk and cotton embroidery floss, delicate floral vines and geometric accents are hand-stitched needle by needle over hours of focused artistry.

03Textile Artistry

Hand Painting & Textile Pigmentation

Waterproof textile acrylics are custom mixed to capture Sri Lanka's vibrant tropical hues, carefully layered over the threadwork for depth and tactile richness.

04Heirloom Quality

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Reinforced Assembly & Quality Seal

Seams and heavy-duty cotton webbing handles are double-stitched for durability, sealed against weather, and finished for heirloom long-lasting quality.

01Raw Canvas & Sketch

Canvas Selection & Hand Sketching

Every bag begins with unbleached 100% natural cotton canvas. Designs are individually pencil-sketched by hand—no mass printing, stencil copies, or automated transfers.

02Hand Stitching

Intricate Needlework & Threading

Using rich silk and cotton embroidery floss, delicate floral vines and geometric accents are hand-stitched needle by needle over hours of focused artistry.

03Textile Artistry

Hand Painting & Textile Pigmentation

Waterproof textile acrylics are custom mixed to capture Sri Lanka's vibrant tropical hues, carefully layered over the threadwork for depth and tactile richness.

04Heirloom Quality

Photo for Step 04 coming soon

Reinforced Assembly & Quality Seal

Seams and heavy-duty cotton webbing handles are double-stitched for durability, sealed against weather, and finished for heirloom long-lasting quality.

Handcrafted Collection

Featured Canvas Creations

Each tote bag is a distinct original piece photographed from Asma's actual craft collection. Click any piece for full macro details.

Hand-Embroidered Peacock & Lotus Vine Tote

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“Original unbleached canvas tote featuring hand-stitched peacock and lotus vine needlework detail.”

Hand Embroidery

Hand-Embroidered Peacock & Lotus Vine Tote

Silk & Cotton Thread Needlework

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Hand-Painted Magenta Bougainvillea Bloom Tote

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“Vibrant hand-painted magenta and green floral composition using waterproof textile colors on heavy cotton.”

Hand-Painted

Hand-Painted Magenta Bougainvillea Bloom Tote

Waterproof Textile Pigments

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“Combined medium artwork pairing hand-painted botanical leaf shapes with fine embroidery thread outlines.”

Thread & Paint

Stitched & Painted Tropical Leaf Tote

Stitched Contour + Textile Paint

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Elephant & Traditional Lantern Canvas Tote

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“Clearest representative piece from Asma's popular elephant & lantern motif series, featuring fine ink brushwork.”

Hand-Painted

Elephant & Traditional Lantern Canvas Tote

Charcoal Ink Brushwork & Thread

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“Soft pastel floral brushwork painted individually on raw unbleached cotton background.”

Hand-Painted

Hand-Painted Meadow Flowers Canvas Tote

Layered Textile Acrylics

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“Vibrant coral pink lotus flower embroidery hand-stitched onto unbleached cotton background.”

Hand Embroidery

Coral Lotus Blossom Embroidery Tote

Freehand Coral Thread Needlework

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“Lush green palm frond brushwork accented with golden contour stitching.”

Botanical Series

Hand-Painted Tropical Palm Frond Tote

Textile Brushwork & Thread Outlines

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“Everyday shoulder tote crafted from raw organic cotton with reinforced shoulder straps.”

Botanical Series

Raw Unbleached Cotton Shoulder Tote

Textile Paint & Webbing Straps

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“Delicate floral brushwork paired with hand-stitched leaf vines across a natural unbleached background.”

Thread & Paint

Organic Cotton Floral Canvas Tote

Hand Paint & Embroidery Floss

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Galle Fort Interactive Hotspots

Where to Find Her Work

Asma's hand-embroidered and hand-painted tote bags are available at select craft shops near historic Galle Fort, Sri Lanka or via direct hotel delivery.

Confirmed Outlets • Pedlar Street & Fort Area

Pedlar Street & Surrounding Boutiques

Stock moves quickly as travelers visit Galle Fort. Message Asma directly on WhatsApp to confirm which specific shop currently has stock today.

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Sri Lankan artisan Asma hand embroidering a canvas tote bag

“Every thread carries a piece of Sri Lanka's warmth and tropical spirit.”

— Asma, Founder & Artisan

Her Story & Craft Philosophy

Handcrafted with Soul, Rooted in Sri Lanka

01 • Inspired by Nature & Heritage

Hi, I'm Asma. Growing up surrounded by the lush greenery, historic architecture, and tropical flora of Sri Lanka, I always felt drawn to expressing nature through thread and paint.

02 • Genuine Artisanal Alternative

I started AS Touch with a single embroidery hoop and raw unbleached cotton canvas. I wanted to build something fundamentally genuine—wearable art that offers travelers an authentic handmade alternative to mass-produced souvenirs.

03 • Wearable Memories of Paradise

When a visitor carries one of my tote bags through Galle Fort or back home abroad, they aren't just carrying a bag—they carry hours of patient human care, needle by needle, brushstroke by brushstroke.

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