
Gem Machanla Cotton T-Shirt
Made by Olive Studio
Our staff tee, now for everyone. The Gem Machanla celebrates the soul of Sri Lankan jewellery-making — bold, handmade, and a little bit cheeky.
Designed in Ahangama, this limited-run T-shirt is a tribute to our incredible team of jewellers and the craft they carry forward. Featuring a vintage-style surf graphic with a Lankan twist (look closely — the gemstones are hiding in plain sight), it’s where coastal cool meets workshop grit.
So, what’s a Gem Machanla? In Sri Lankan slang, machanla is a playful take on machan — our way of saying “bro”, “mate”, “my dude.” Add “gem” to the front and you’ve got a lighthearted nickname for the crew behind the sparkle. It’s a little bit local pride, a little bit surf culture, and a whole lot of character.
Wear it in honour of the ones who make it shine — and look damn good doing it.