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T.A. Adris

T.A.Adris (born 20 April 1913 - Died 20 October 1995) was a famous jeweller in Ipoh, Perak. Born in Ahangama, Sri Lanka, he left to Malaysia in 1932. He established T.A. Adris Jewellers in 1935. He ran it in Taiping until 1962. He then shifted to Ipoh and Operated a shop there. Mr. Adris died in 1995 due to complications of diabetis and stroke.

Personal Life

He was married to Maggie Nona Perera (24 October 1919 - 26 March 1985) since 20 April 1943. He has seven children. He was a stonge Buddhist and a former President of the Bodhi Langakaram Temple in Taiping.

Legacy in Jewellery

Some of his designs are still being used till present. One of his most famous pieces was the necklace of her majesty the late Sultanah of Kedah and royal family members of Perak.