OUR STORY
Tissa began with a love for the saree, and a quiet frustration with how complicated it can feel to wear one in everyday life.
Growing up in Australia as Sri Lankan girls, the saree was always present; at weddings, family gatherings, special moments. But it rarely felt simple, or truly ours to reach for on our own terms.
So we started imagining something different. What if a saree could feel effortless? What if tradition could meet modern life without losing its soul?
Our pieces are made for women who want to feel confident and comfortable in cultural dress, without needing help, instructions, or permission. For women who love tradition, but live modern lives.
This is formalwear made for ease.
OUR DESIGN & PRODUCTION APPROACH
We design versatile, saree-inspired sets that honour the classic bones of the garment while reworking them through a contemporary Australian lens. Clean lines, thoughtful construction, and ease sit at the centre of everything we create.
Every tissa piece is developed over time through multiple rounds of refinement. We spend months perfecting silhouettes, fit, fabrication, and construction details before a design reaches production, ensuring each piece feels effortless to wear and considered in every detail.
Our collections are produced in small quantities and designed to be worn, re-worn, and treasured. We choose this slower pace to allow room for craftsmanship, attention to detail, and meaningful design rather than excess.
OUR NAME & LEGACY
The name Tissa holds meaning close to our hearts.
A Sri Lankan name associated with strength, grounding, and legacy. We chose it in honour of Minuri’s late father, and for what the name itself represents.
A reminder to build with intention and to carry forward the people and culture that shape us.
OUR PURPOSE
Our mission is simple. To stir tradition, not replace it.
To create space for ease, self-expression, and modernity within South Asian dress.
Tissa is still small and growing. This brand is built slowly, thoughtfully, and with heart.
If you’re here reading this, thank you. We’re so glad you found us.
With love,
Minuri & Naomi
