Tea with Tooting Mama
Tea with Tooting Mama
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The podcast focuses on Sri Lankan culture, food, resilience, and personal journeys, with episodes like Mahesha Rice's story of overcoming adversity, Tasha Marikkar's exploration of Sri Lankan cuisine through her cookbook 'Jayaflava', and Krisha Puwanarajah's insights on her food business connecting people to heritage.
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In this episode of Tea with Tooting Mama, I welcome Mehala Ford, the founder of the Friday Sari Project.
We talk about how we first met at Mehala’s unique concept store in Dulwich, which showcased innovative clothing and jewellery from contemporary designers in India and Sri Lanka.
Mehala shares her journey of rediscovering her Sri Lankan heritage, which inspired her to create the Friday Sari Project, a platform dedicated to promoting contemporary South Asian fashion and culture.
We dive into topics such as the significance of Tropical Modernism in Sri Lankan architecture, the burgeoning creative scene in Sri Lanka, and the intersection of ethical fashion and sustainability.
Mehala discusses her plans for the Friday Sari Project and her focus on promoting ethically conscious, craft-oriented designs.
We also explore Sri Lanka’s vibrant and health-conscious food culture. Mehala shares some of her recent food discoveries, the brunch she would prepare for friends, and her favourite Sri Lankan restaurant.
We wrap up the episode by looking ahead to the future of the Friday Sari Project and its role in bridging South Asian traditions with contemporary global culture.
Go grab your cuppa and let’s talk fashion, sustainability, and food.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:33 The Friday Sari Project: Origins and Inspirations
01:32 Exploring Tropical Modernism and Cultural Reconnection
07:27 The Concept Store and Modern South Asian Design
14:27 Sustainability and Ethical Fashion in Sri Lanka
22:40 Food and Fashion: A Fusion of Cultures
31:42 Future Plans and Final Thoughts
Fashion and culture
Restaurants Sri Lanka
Restaurants London
Hopper classes and spice blends
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