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In Sri Lanka, arts and crafts abound in color, imagination, and commerce. Since time immemorial, people have been making everything from jewelry to masks, lacquerware, and pottery here. While bringing the word 'souvenir' into such a cherished piece of cultural history is a little painful, two plus two equals four. These unique souvenirs can be found in Colombo's stores, but you'll have to travel outside the city to discover how they're made. Prepare to be mesmerized as skillful hands create delicate lace patterns from nothing, or be surprised as the Molagoda pottery wheels work their magic. Ol
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Definition • In Sri Lanka, arts and crafts abound in color, imagination, and commerce. Since time immemorial, people have been making everything from jewelry to masks, lacquerware, and pottery here. While bringing the word 'souvenir' into such a cherished piece of cultural history is a little painful, two plus two equals four. These unique souvenirs can be found in Colombo's stores, but you'll have to travel outside the city to discover how they're made. Prepare to be mesmerized as skillful hands create delicate lace patterns from nothing, or be surprised as the Molagoda pottery wheels work their magic. Olanka Travels will also arrange your tour.
The process of producing traditional drums • Traditional drums, also known as Bera, are an important component of Sri Lankan culture. Only a few communities in the Kandy district, including Kurunegala and Hodiyadeniya, possess the specific expertise and craftsmanship required to make these drums. The drum's body is mostly built of jack tree, with animal hide used for the skin. The drum manufacturers present wonderfully shaped and constructed drums with the proper tone after several hours of split labour within each group. Hikkaduwa, in Sri Lanka's southern region, is home to a big drum-making community. Sri Lanka Holiday Packagesinclude a wide range of services to enhance your vacation.
Lace of Beeralu • Lacemaking, a colonial pastime pioneered by Portuguese and Dutch women, has become a well-known cottage industry, focused mostly on Sri Lanka's southwestern coast. Lacemakers can be found at Weligama, Galle, Matara, and Hambantota. It's also fascinating to see how the hands delicately control the instruments to create gorgeous designs, something you should not miss if you come across a home where beeralu lace is being made, and perhaps even try your hand at it if they allow it. Lace-making techniques are used as trimmings on dresses, curtains, table spreads, clothing, and covers for pillows, cushions, and chairs. Lace-making techniques are virtually solely found among women. Sri Lanka Travel Packages have something unique for you to enjoy.
Coir-based items • Sri Lanka has long been involved in the production of coir rope and products. The soaking and processing of the coconut husk, the extraction of the coir fiber after separation of the coir, and lastly the twisted and spun into rope are all part of the manufacturing process. Though the coir rope is historically spun entirely by hand, large-scale coir product manufacturing, spurred significantly by the rise in imports, has included automation to help with the process. Carpets, mats, brooms, and brushes are just a few of the popular coir goods. Sri Lanka Escorted Tours are available for your tour.
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