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Navodya Perera and Sriyan Rajapaksha with their
daughter Kiara
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| Kids in their new collection |
Kia & Kel is a dynamic new brand in Sri Lanka’s baby and kids’ fashion industry, created by Nayodya Perera and Sriyan Rajapaksha.
Inspired by their daughter, Kiara Rajapaksha, they launched the brand with her nickname, ‘Kia’, at its heart. This name embodies their journey as parents striving to provide the finest for their child, and now, they extend that dedication to all children across Sri Lanka.
Kia & Kel was inspired by Nayodya’s own experience as a mother who loved dressing her daughter in adorable outfits, she struggled to find options in Sri Lanka that were both fashionable and comfortable. The few suitable choices she did come across were often expensive, requiring orders from international brands with high shipping fees. This motivated her to create a brand that provides stylish, affordable, and comfortable clothing for Sri Lankan children.
Recognising that many Sri Lankan parents faced the same challenge, Nayodya and Sriyan decided to create their own solution. With Nayodya’s background in eCommerce and Sriyan’s expertise in Software Engineering, the couple embarked on a journey to build a brand that would provide parents with the stylish yet comfortable baby clothes they needed, at reasonable prices.
The couple began importing high-quality and comfortable baby clothes from China. What started with just a handful of products has now grown to a collection of 50 items, including T-shirts, dresses, pajama kits, accessories like hats, and even practical items such as electric toothbrushes.
Kia & Kel’s mission is to offer Sri Lankan parents adorable, comfortable, and affordable clothing for their little ones. Their tagline, “Little Moments, Big Smiles,” perfectly encapsulates their commitment to making parenting a little easier and every moment with a child a joyful one.
As the brand continues to grow, Nayodya and Sriyan are excited about the future. With plans to expand their product range even further, Kia & Kel aims to become a trusted name in every Sri Lankan household, helping families dress their children in clothes that bring both comfort and happiness.
