Kandy
Wacky T-shirts, tacky tourist goods, kitsch flip-flops and some good souvenirs: this shop under the arcades of the Queens Hotel has the lot.
Must-see shopping in The Hill Country
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Kandy
The Buddhist Publication Society, on the lakeside 400m northeast of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a nonprofit charity that distributes the…
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Kandy
Fine batik clothing and homeware (bedspreads and wall hangings) in modern, artistic styles created by designer Upali Jayakody. It's on the upper floor of…
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Kandy
About 2km southwest of the centre, this warren of an antique shop is a fine place to root around for old masks, jewellery, coins, textiles, maps and art…
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Kandy
Fair-trade textiles, clothing (including saris, sarongs and shirts) and jewellery made of recycled fabric, paper and other materials.
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Kandy
Has a selection of books on the Ancient Cities for sale. Kandy, by Dr Anuradha Seneviratna, is an informative guide to the city’s heritage. Also available…
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Ratnapura Gem Bureau, Museum & Laboratory
The Hill Country
This reputable place to purchase gems adopts a relatively low-pressure approach to sales. There’s a good display of local minerals and precious stones, as…
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Ella
This fair-trade tea shop (selling leaves rather than cups of tea) helps local tea-estate children. It donates 5% of all money made to community projects…
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Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre
Kandy
Worth browsing for good-quality local lacquerware, brassware and other craft items. There are some craftspeople working on the spot. Prices are slightly…
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Kandy
The works of local and Colombo-based artists are displayed and sold here. It also sells a range of organic jams made in the hills surrounding Kandy.
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Kandy
There are good local crafts including textiles and carvings for sale in this colourful market in the heart of town.
