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barefoot: local crafts, Art Gallery, book store, cafe'......

by ThamaraSD

I was first introduced to this place in 1982 and has been a great fan and admirer of the founder Barbara Sansoni and her vision to bring rural crafts in to modern living supporting the artisan and helping to continue these traditional crafts. At Barefoot you would find the highest quality Sri Lankan local crafts hand made exclusively for Barbara Sansoni by local artisans. The small but complete book store, art gallery and the nature inspired cafe is a great addition to this collectors one stop shop.Situated in Colombo every taxi driver and hotel knows of this place and you should have no trouble finding it. Items range from local costume inspired clothing, house ware, jewelry, wooden crafts, fabric travel bags, children's toys, paper products and much more. Every item is unique and tells a story of the rich history of this wonderful Island.My house is filled with various items from here...

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Cargills and Keells: Supermarkets

by PierreZA

These supermarkets are all over Sri Lanka. They have a good variety, including toiletries, fresh produse, spices etcYou will most probably get what you need from these shops.It is also a great place to buy gifts like nicely packed spices etc, at cheap pricesGoing to a local supermarket is usually on my list of to do things, I don't know why, but I always do. What the locals pay

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Laksala – Colombo: A great variety

by PierreZA

This is a very nice place to do shopping for souvenirs and handicrafts from all over Sri Lanka. Prices are very reasonable and fixed. Laksala is a state corporation under the Ministry of Rural Industries and Self Employment Promotion is set up to preserve and develop traditional skill of the craftsmen. TextilesJeweleryMasksBrass wareTea Very reasonable

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all around: at least tea, spices and masks

by josephescu

There’re many shopping opportunities around the island, with many souvenir shops flourishing around tourist attractions.Prior to buying wooden items, check with the Wood Carving Shop in Polonnaruwa, who sells a wide variety of wood products of various sizes, from smaller statues to large furniture items, from any type of wood in the island, form tek to ebony. The shop is located on the Habarana road in Polonnaruwa. “Fixed prices” inside allow a rough idea about the price, and can be negotiated.For some quality shopping, including masks, allow half a day looking around the antique and souvenir shops in Galle, and include time for bargain, since with very few tourists sellers try to round up their revenues from selling fewer items. Shops close for the lunch break, so it is not a bad idea to buy after, supposing the shopkeepers had little sales during the first part of the day. Sri Lankan...

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Jewel Qudsi: Buying Gems

by Maxus

If you like Gems you are going to be tempted to stock up in Sri Lanka but as ever you need to be on your guard, trading for gems is like trading for anything else so even with reputable, established traders the deal you get will depend on your knowledge of the trade and your skill as a negotiator.Sri Lankan salesmen are highly skilled in the art of separating you from your money and with their easy charm they really could sell fridges to the Eskimos, even in the most reputable of outlets.You should also be aware that there is an export procedure for foreigners buying gemstones in Sri Lanka. I’m told that most gems on sale are treated in various ways and that a treated Gem is worth considerably less than an untreated one so an independent lab report is recommended when buying any rare expensive stone. According to Lonely Planet there is a gem testing lab on the second floor of The Sri...

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Jewel Qudsi: Buying Gems

by Maxus

If you like Gems you are going to be tempted to stock up in Sri Lanka but as ever you need to be on your guard, trading for gems is like trading for anything else so even with reputable, established traders the deal you get will depend on your knowledge of the trade and your skill as a negotiator.Sri Lankan salesmen are highly skilled in the art of separating you from your money and with their easy charm they really could sell fridges to the Eskimos, even in the most reputable of outlets.You should also be aware that there is an export procedure for foreigners buying gemstones in Sri Lanka. I’m told that most gems on sale are treated in various ways and that a treated Gem is worth considerably less than an untreated one so an independent lab report is recommended when buying any rare expensive stone. According to Lonely Planet there is a gem testing lab on the second floor of The Sri...

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New Sunflower: Wood Carving,Sculptures and Much More

by Jeananne

This shop is run by a brother and sister, and is a treasure trove of wood carvings, batiks, sculptures,gifts and all sorts of locla crafts. They will ship to anywhere in the world and give everyone personal service Batik,Tea wood carvings and much more. Bartering is expected .

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Any "cloth factory" or shop: Buy a Saree and feel like a queen :-)

by flyfreak

I bought my Saree in a cloth shop in Alambantota, Southern province. The housekeeping manager from the Oasis hotel told me that a Saree costs from 500 to 1000 rupies if it is a normal quality. Better qualities you get as off 1200 rupies like the one I bought with embroideries. Buying a Saree you need an underskirt, a small blouse and a 5 metres long Saree at least. Then you need somebody to teach you how to fold it .... because that's a challenge!But once managed that you will feel like a queen ;-) from 500 to 1000 rupies for normal quality; better quality as off 1200 rupies

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Mlesna Tea Centre: Tea souvenirs and gifts

by flyfreak

At the various outlets around the country of the MLESNA TEA CENTRE you will find really nice tea porcelaine and tea of course. Really nice gifts and beautiful tea cups and pots. Keep same space in your luggage for this really nice stuff ;-) depends on what you buy - from a small souvenir up to expensive ones you will get everything

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Aida.: Authentic Gemstones

by RAINBOWWINGS

The Aida Resort is quite an unusual place. Not only is it a hotel and a restaurant but it also has the most stunning gemstone shop. Combine the visit with a boat trip and then lunch in the lovely restaurant at the side of the river. Now we hear all the time " do not buy gems unless from a reputable source" Well I can highly recommend this source. I had wanted to buy some pieces of jewelery and was advised by our hotel to go to the Aida...infact the Aida sent a car for us and chauffered us from hotel to store, where we were met by the most charming gentleman who was very helpful and informative. I explained what I had in mind and he proceeded to show me cases upon cases of velvet lined trays full of jewels. I chose a beautiful diamond and saphire ring for myself and decided to choose some stones to have made into earrings for my daughter, I also chose a white saphire to be made into a...

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Q:  Hello there. I need some advices about Sri Lanka. I'm going there in end of February till the beginning of March. one day in... 

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A: Missing out on Sigiriya Rock? You can find some tea plantations around Matale (between Dambulla and Kandy), but the 'real' tea plantations are in the hill country... 

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