Urban Island is a brand that specializes in homeware and textiles, offering beautifully-designed products that are designed and made in Sri Lanka. The brand partners with rural artisans in Sri Lanka to produce high-quality hand-made items, including placemats and table linen, cushion covers, basketry, hand-turned wood boards and bowls, and forged steel objects.

Urban Island started as a local initiative by Colombo's AOD (Academy of Design) to support Sri Lankan artisans, and it has since expanded its reach to work with rural craftspeople across the island. By purchasing from the Urban Island range, customers not only get unique and functional products but also contribute to providing dignified home-based employment for skilled artisans, particularly women.

One of the standout features of Urban Island is the collaboration between their artisans and AOD's designers, which helps preserve Sri Lankan craft and heritage skills while ensuring the products meet contemporary needs. The brand also takes pride in using eco-friendly Sri Lankan materials, handling waste responsibly, and avoiding the use of plastic bags. By supporting Urban Island, customers are making a positive impact by promoting design excellence, preserving craft heritage, and encouraging sustainability.