One afternoon, as he sat near a workshop, his eyes fell upon delicate curls of wood shavings scattered across the floor. Most would have ignored them, but Birty saw possibility. He picked them up, noting their subtle hues and textures, and began arranging them with care. What started as a simple fascination soon became an art form, a dedication to coaxing life and form from the fragments of nature itself.

From this small, intimate discovery, Picwood was born: a rare and extraordinary art form where naturally hued wood shavings, untouched by paint or dye, are transformed by patient hands into intricate patterns, lifelike portraits, and abstract compositions. Rooted in Sri Lanka’s rich 2,500-year heritage of craftsmanship, each piece carries the memory of the forest, the devotion of its maker, and the quiet poetry of creation.

Using traditional tools and innovative techniques, each creation comes to life through patience, vision, and the unadulterated beauty of wood. From portraits of wildlife to rare gifts presented to global leaders, Picwood pieces are cherished around the world for their labor of love and precision. This is more than art, it is a dialogue between nature and human skill, a story of imagination, reverence, and the quiet poetry of creation.

Rooted in Sri Lanka’s 2,500-year heritage of craftsmanship, each Picwood piece carries the memory of the forest, the devotion of its maker, and the extraordinary potential of the overlooked, inviting viewers to see the world through the lens of patience, care, and enduring beauty.