The Story of Furniture in Sri Lanka: History of Religious, Secular and Domestic Furniture in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 3BCE to 18CE by Ayesha Abdur-Rahman is the first comprehensive exploration of the evolution of furniture in Sri Lanka, spanning centuries from the ancient Rajarata kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa to the early Kandyan period. The book delves into both immovable and movable objects, documenting the transition from stone furniture in Buddhist monastic settings to wooden pieces that perished in the humid climate. Illustrated with previously unpublished images from the author’s original research, it examines the influence of early colonialism, the hybridization of local and European styles, and the rich cultural legacy preserved in Kandyan furniture. This meticulously researched work presents an in-depth study of the styles, materials, and social contexts that shaped the furniture of Sri Lanka.