Premium Sri Lanka Flag

Description

Elevate your display with our premium Sri Lanka flag, a truly distinctive and profoundly symbolic emblem of this island nation in South Asia, located southeast of India. Renowned for its ancient Buddhist heritage, diverse cultural tapestry, lush tea plantations, and stunning coastal landscapes, its flag beautifully encapsulates the nation’s history and aspirations. This unique flag features a maroon (or crimson) field with a large golden lion (known as the “Lion of Kandy”) holding a sword in its right fore paw. In each of the four corners of the maroon field, there is a golden bo leaf. To the left of the maroon field, there are two vertical stripes: green (on the hoist side) and orange.

The design and elements of the Sri Lankan flag are deeply rich with historical, cultural, and religious symbolism:

• The maroon (crimson) field represents the Sinhala ethnicity, the majority ethnic group in Sri Lanka, and the nation’s ancient heritage and strength.
• The golden lion symbolizes the Sinhalese people’s bravery, strength, and national identity, tracing back to the first king, Vijaya, whose lineage is said to be from a lion. The sword in its paw represents the sovereignty of the nation and the courage to defend its freedom.
• The four golden bo leaves in the corners symbolize the four concepts of Mettā (loving-kindness), Karuṇā (compassion), Muditā (sympathetic joy), and Upekkhā (equanimity), central tenets of Buddhism, the predominant religion in Sri Lanka. They also represent the sanctity of the land and the nation’s commitment to peace and prosperity.
• The green vertical stripe represents the Sri Lankan Moors (Muslim community), signifying their peaceful coexistence and contribution to the nation’s diversity.
• The orange vertical stripe represents the Tamil community, the largest minority ethnic group, symbolizing their vibrant culture and their integration into the national fabric.
• The yellow border around the entire flag signifies unity among all ethnic groups and the nation’s collective prosperity.

This intricate blend of historical figures, religious philosophy, and ethnic representation creates a flag that powerfully articulates Sri Lanka’s long and complex history, its rich cultural diversity, and its aspirations for harmony and national unity.

Our premium flags are proudly made in Canada, reflecting our commitment to quality craftsmanship. We’ve chosen nylon fabric for its exceptional performance. Nylon provides the best value to durability ratio, making it ideal for outdoor use. It excels in superior colour accuracy, ensuring the deep maroon, vibrant green, rich orange, and brilliant gold of the lion, bo leaves, and border are true and striking. The intricate details of the lion and leaves are rendered with precision. You’ll also notice outstanding colour retention, meaning your flag will resist fading, and boast impressive longevity, standing strong against the elements for extended periods.

These durable Sri Lanka flags are built to last and look great. They’re available in a range of popular sizes to suit your needs: 18″ x 36″ (45cm x 90cm), 27″ x 54″ (70cm x 140cm), 36″ x 72″ (90cm x 180cm), 45″ x 90″ (115cm x 230cm), and 54″ x 108″ (140cm x 280cm). For unique display requirements, custom sizes are also available upon request.

We also offer a range of professional flag finishes to ensure easy and secure display:

• Grommets: The most common and versatile option, featuring sturdy metal grommets for easy attachment to a flagpole.
• Rope & Toggle: A traditional and robust finish, ideal for larger flags and commercial flagpoles.
• Pole Sleeve: A clean and seamless finish that allows the flag to slide onto a pole.

Invest in a premium Sri Lanka flag that truly represents the nation’s spirit with lasting quality and brilliant display.

Features:

• Made in Canada: Ensures high standards of manufacturing and quality.
• Preferred Nylon Fabric: Offers the best value to durability ratio, ideal for outdoor use.
• Superior Colour Accuracy & Retention: Keeps colours vibrant and true, resisting fade.
• Excellent Longevity: Designed to withstand outdoor elements for extended periods.
• Visual Presentation: Features a maroon field with a golden lion holding a sword and four golden bo leaves, bordered by a green and orange vertical stripe on the hoist side, and a golden border around the entire flag, representing the Sri Lanka flag.
• Available Sizes: 18″ x 36″ (45cm x 90cm), 27″ x 54″ (70cm x 140cm), 36″ x 72″ (90cm x 180cm), 45″ x 90″ (115cm x 230cm), 54″ x 108″ (140cm x 280cm).
• Custom Sizes: Available upon request.
• Range of Flag Finishes: Choose from Grommets, Rope & Toggle, or Pole Sleeve.

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Dimensions	N/A
Flag Size	18" x 36", 27" x 54", 36" x 72", 45" x 90", 54" x 108"
Flag Finish	Grommets, Rope & Toggle
Production Method	Printed
Made In	Canada
Fabric Type	210D Nylon
Country	Sri Lanka