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
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…
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…
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…
Kandy
Fair-trade textiles, clothing (including saris, sarongs and shirts) and jewellery made of recycled fabric, paper and other materials.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Kandy
There are good local crafts including textiles and carvings for sale in this colourful market in the heart of town.
