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.
Must-see shopping in Sri Lanka
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.
Jaffna
Sri Lankan coffee and tea from a venerable old shop in the market district. It also produces its own line of spices and even tooth powder.
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.
Kandy
There are good local crafts including textiles and carvings for sale in this colourful market in the heart of town.
Jaffna
Jaffna's first art gallery is in a striking white structure and showcases work by contemporary Sri Lankan artists.
Galle
A teashop that's well worth a browse for its jewellery, spices, incense and gifts. Also stocks a few antiques.
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.
Galle
A convenient stop for snacks, as well as useful items such as plug converters or mosquito repellent.
Colombo
Everyone loves batik cloth and you'll find it in myriad forms in this attractive shop.
Jaffna
The convent makes Rosetto ‘wine’ (from Rs 300 per bottle). Sweet and laced with cinnamon and cloves, it tastes like German gluhwein. There’s also…
Galle
This little hole-in-the-wall shop has goods that were washed up on the beach across the road, found on the street and rescued from dusty old attics. The…
Hikkaduwa & Around
A good buy here is a pair of made-to-measure surfing board shorts (for men or women). We were very impressed with the stitch work of this place. In…
Colombo
A large older mall with a wide range of stores offering cheap clothes, discount teas and electronics.
