Abstract:
Probe into literature indicates that there has been handful of studies on Beads of
Ancient Sri Lanka. While couple of studies surmise of bead production no study has been
confined to study bead making industry of Ancient Ruhuna. Therefore, the purpose of this
study is to examine if there was a bead making industry in Ancient Ruhuna. The study
attempts to elicit information from previous studies and findings of explorations and
excavations already taken place. The paper intends to add to our knowledge of ancient Sri
Lankan technology of bead making which is very little known and the study suggests
avenues for further study
