Colombo
Designer Barbara Sansoni’s beautifully laid out shop, located in an old villa, is justly popular for its bright hand-loomed textiles, which are fashioned…
Must-see shopping in Colombo
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Colombo
An engrossing treasure of a store selling antiques, old photos, art, books and more in a genteel, wood-panelled setting. Also has a busy photo studio.
Colombo
A high-profile department store that combines international and local brands in one glitzy labyrinth. From fashions to homewares to cosmetics and gift…
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Colombo
Another massive restoration of a colonial landmark. In this case, the sprawling colonial 'hospital for the insane' has been reborn as an upscale mall…
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Colombo
In addition to a variety of colonial and Sri Lankan collectables, you’ll find a vast selection of original homewares and designer items in this crammed-to…
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Colombo
Fairtrade goods made on local handlooms are the main items for sale here; the inventory spans all forms of housewares and is colorful and stylish. The big…
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Colombo
Colombo's legendary multistorey surplus outlet for the nation’s garment industry is actually a tad upscale. It has unbeatable textile and clothing prices,…
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Colombo
Stocks a comprehensive collection of foreign and local novels, magazines and pictorial tomes on Sri Lanka. There's a second branch in Crescat Boulevard.
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Colombo
Sri Lanka’s top tea brand has its own posh shops, including this outlet in glitzy Odel. A second branch is located in Crescat Boulevard.
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Colombo
Every Sunday morning the broad avenue Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha south of Viharamahadevi Park comes alive with colour as local artists display their…
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Colombo
Cashews were brought by the Portuguese to Sri Lanka from Brazil in the 16th century. They’ve clearly found the climate agreeable as the nuts are now a…
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Colombo
Part of a large government-run chain of arts-and-crafts shops popular with groups, Laksala offers cheap carved elephants, well-crafted handicrafts and…
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Colombo
A huge store good for replacing almost anything you left at home. Imported foods (get your Marmite here), cosmetics, sunscreen, a pharmacy, travel gadgets…
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Colombo
This stylish designer shop on the trendy stretch of Stratford Ave sells everything from candles to coffee tables. Gift items pegged to the season are…
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Colombo
One-stop tea shopping: this large but unflashy shop has many of the smaller brands of Ceylon tea that can be hard to find. It also has most of the top…
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Colombo
The place for mass-produced carved elephants in bulk so you can show everyone back home you care. Traditional souvenirs are sold in profusion and this…
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Colombo
The fashion branch of the Paradise Road design conglomerate is run by Annika Fernando and is housed with her sister Saskia Fernando's eponymous gallery…
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Colombo
This high-end tea boutique offers a great selection of top-quality Ceylon tea, house-brand teas and tea-making wares. There's a second outlet in Majestic…
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Colombo
There's plenty of goods here made from the namesake material, as well as cool cotton. Refit your wardrobe with a new bright and comfy tropical look.
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Colombo
If it sparkles, it's here: May has every kind of bling for fashion, from sequins to glitter. Go on, bedazzle your backpack.
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Colombo
Two floors of casual, high-quality clothes for both sexes are on offer in this big store in a compound off the busy road.
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Colombo
Interesting gallery with artists that are a couple of stages beyond those selling their works streetside.
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Colombo
This branch of Colombo's tea-boutique chain has a high-quality selection of teas and tea paraphernalia.
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Colombo
Everyone loves batik cloth and you'll find it in myriad forms in this attractive shop.
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Colombo
Filled with books on Buddhism; about a third of the stock is in English.
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Colombo
A large older mall with a wide range of stores offering cheap clothes, discount teas and electronics.
