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Sri Lanka has a wide heritage of art and craftwork and its
gems are renown all over. Ratnapura in Sri Lanka is the center
of Gems trade. Sri Lanka is also famous for its woodcarvings,
weaving, pottery and metalwork. The crafts of Sri Lanka are
highly developed. Sri Lanka also manufactures great masks.
Ambalangoda is the best place to see Sri Lankan masks.
The architecture, sculpture and paintings of Sri Lanka are
greatly influenced by Buddhism and Buddhist culture. The Stupas,
and the Buddha sculptures of Sri Lanka have impressive archeological
legacy. The various colonies that ruled the country also have
its influences on the handicrafts of Sri Lanka.
Other famous crafts of Sri Lanka include Ebony Elephants,
Jewelry, Lac, Lace, Masks, Dumbara Mats, and Pottery. Coir
goods, lacquer ware, cane and vegetable fiber ware, demon
masks, batik, and brass work are also admired.
Sri Lanka has launched nation wide programs to safeguard
and develop the traditional handicrafts and cottage industries.
Sri Lanka also boasts of goods such as dried flowers, products
made out of ceramics, porcelain, clay and terra cotta, and
paper products and paper mache, lamps and lampshades etc.
India Sri Lanka Tours offer online booking and reservation
of various Tours to Sri Lanka. Please fill in the form given
below to book your tour.
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