iDiva: World T20 10 Shopping Destinations in Sri Lanka

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World T20 10 Shopping Destinations in Sri Lanka Sep 10th 2012, 13:06       Whether it is gems, handicrafts, tea, spices, batik print or even furniture that you're looking for, Sir Lanka offers everything. This beautiful island country is particularly popular for handloom fabrics, leather, antiques and ceramic. We give you the top 10 shopping places you shouldn't miss in Sri Lanka. Laksala With a numerous branches all over the country, this state-run handcrafts emporium offers items such as brass and silverware objects, wooden artifacts, buffalo horn, natural fibres, artificial flowers and costume jewellery. They also have products made from coconut shells, cane, bamboos and pottery. Visit the one in Colombo as it is the biggest and best. Majestic City This multi-storeyed shopping mall in Colombo is situated on Galle Road. The mall has a variety of branded shops which sell everything from clothes, linen, books, stationary and more. Majestic City also has a cinema and internet cafes. Odel Odel is located at 5 Alexander Place on Lipton Circus in Colombo. This mall is a haven for fashionistas as it has the best-known branded garment factory outlet. You'll find clothes, accessories, shoes, bags, cosmetics, home décor, chocolates and toiletries from international labels such as Gap, DKNY etc. You can't miss this one!      House of Fashion House of Fashion in Colombo is for serious shoppers as the three-storey outlet offers branded clothes at a hugely discounted price. The Barefoot Gallery Barefoot Gallery is located at 706 Galle Road and offers a variety of handloom products. You can pick up toys, notebooks bound in handloom fabrics, hand-painted boxes, tote bags, clothes, costume jewellery, linens in vibrant colours and designs. Galle Shopping When visiting Sri Lanka, you cannot miss out Galle Fort. Besides the scenic beauty, Galle also offers antiques, lace and souvenirs which you can pick up at little shops and stalls. You can also pick semi-precious stones in silver and beautiful laces here.   Gingota Silk Factory Gingota Silk Factory in Galle has good quality and reasonable Sri Lankan silk. You can also pick up batik, leather products and spices around the area. Waruna Antiques If you want to pick up ancient temple painting, statues or even replicas, then Waruna Antiques is your best bet. Located at Peradeniya Road in Kandy, the store offers masks, jewellery, textiles and more. Have you ever shopped in Sri Lanka? Leave us a comment and let us know. Image courtesy: Reuters Media files: galle1_600x450.jpg

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