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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.
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.
Colombo
Every Sunday morning the broad avenue Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha south of Viharamahadevi Park comes alive with colour as local artists display their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Colombo
If it sparkles, it's here: May has every kind of bling for fashion, from sequins to glitter. Go on, bedazzle your backpack.
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.
Colombo
Interesting gallery with artists that are a couple of stages beyond those selling their works streetside.
Colombo
This branch of Colombo's tea-boutique chain has a high-quality selection of teas and tea paraphernalia.
Colombo
Everyone loves batik cloth and you'll find it in myriad forms in this attractive shop.
Colombo
A large older mall with a wide range of stores offering cheap clothes, discount teas and electronics.
