Dankotuwa Porcelain Ltd
The Dankotuwa Group consists of Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC and Royal Fernwood Ltd and its subsidiaries. Both Dankotuwa Porcelain and Royal Fernwood are engaged in the manufacture of porcelain tableware for the local and export markets.
Controlling more than half of the Sri Lankan market, the Dankotuwa Group is the largest porcelain producers in the country, manufacturing world class tableware with export presence in over 30 countries, including the UK, USA, Germany, France, Japan, Italy, Poland, UAE, India, Australia, Brazil, Czech Republic, Moldova, Maldives, Switzerland, Mexico, Pakistan, Egypt, Greece, Kuwait, South Africa, Norway, Russia, Ukraine and many others.
Dominating the industry for over 3 decades, the group has a rich heritage of craftsmanship and a total combined production capacity of over 12 million pieces per year. The group derives 60% of its revenues from exports, attesting to the premium quality of products that compete head-on with traditional producers such as Japan and European countries. Whilst the primary product range of the two companies is Porcelain Tableware, the two also manufacture Porcelain gift items, jewelry and souvenir items. The elegance, sophistication and superiority of Dankotuwa Porcelain, especially in its gold and platinum range, and the vastly improved imprinting techniques of decals, have earned the company a reputation for being one of the best in Asia and Europe.
Established in 1984, the name Dankotuwa Porcelain is synonymous with upscale dining culture and is a household name in Sri Lanka. The company is also known across the world for achieving a remarkable whiteness in products, that radiate a sense of pristine beauty. From superior glazing technologies, personalized designs and endless options, Dankotuwa Porcelain continues to create timeless and modern collections of tableware that for an exclusive dining experience for every occasion.
Dankotuwa Porcelain items are distinguished by its high whiteness levels, intricate hand painting and luxurious gold and platinum applications. These qualities have made Dankotuwa Porcelain a preferred choice for gifts, both as extravagant indulgences and also as tokens of appreciation. The portfolio of shapes and motifs have evolved over the past three decades to accommodate modern trends in tableware and changes in consumer tastes, while catering to the diversity of the international palate within the scope of casual eating to high-end dinner services.
Enhanced by superior glazing, decal prints and bespoke designs, Dankotuwa Porcelain has created a timeless and modern collection of porcelain. The state-of-the-art designs and shapes complement individual lifestyles, whatever the occasion, be it breakfast, brunch, morning coffee, afternoon tea with good friends. The creations are unique but are also practical, aimed at uplifting lifestyles across the globe.
Voted as one of Sri Lanka’s Super Brands, recipient of the Presidential Export Awards and awarded Most Outstanding Exporter (NCE) on a couple of occasions, the elegance, sophistication and superiority of Dankotuwa Porcelain has earned for the company a reputation for being the best in Asia, Europe and the US. As such, the company continues to have the pleasure of manufacturing customized products for global giants such as Oneida, Macy’s, Country Road, Lenox, John Lewis, Crate & Barrel, Migros, Jashanmal Group, Ralph Lauren, Portmeirion, the Walt Disney Company and Dilmah.
Dankotuwa Porcelain is safe for all aspects of dining as raw materials used for white products are lead and cadmium safe [based on international standards such as ISO 6486 – 1:1999, ISO 6486 – 2:1999, ASTM C 738 – 94 (Re-approved 2016) and California Proposition 65 Compliance]. The company has the unparalleled distinction of being the first tableware manufacturer in Sri Lanka to obtain ISO 9001/2008 certification, thus maintaining high quality standards where products can be used in a microwave or a dishwasher.
