Sri Lanka makes exquisite handcrafted products for tourists as well as for export. At present a large number of craftsmen engage in the production of traditional souvenirs & innovative utility items.

Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage and skilled craftsmanship passed down through the ages, have had a great influence on its handicrafts. Basical    Read more...

...Collapse

ly the craftsmen mostly use locally available base materials such as wood, reed, bamboo, coconut fibre, cane, brass, clay, handloom fabric for the production of handicrafts. Handicrafts and Giftware products for export include wooden items such as education toys, utility items, household accessories, bathroom accessories, clay ornaments such as terra cotta pots & vases and porcelain ornamental items.

Being handcrafted products, manufacturers also have the flexibility to adapt to the varying requirements of buyers and product to suit their requirements. Sri Lankan handicraft manufacturers have the advantage of servicing a thriving and emerging tourist market and are therefore exposed to the different requirements and tastes of a large cross section of buyers from overseas markets.

Wood-based Handicraft: A wide range of exclusive wooden craft items combine utility and beauty adding elegance to lifestyle. Gift boxes, toys, educational items for pre-school children, household items, wall hangings, fancy jewellery, figurines, sculpture, lacquer products, ornamental products and seasonal decorations are some of the woodcraft items produced locally.

Ornamental Ceramic Ware: Handcrafted ceramics include household utility items as well as unique ornamental collector’s items. Each item is in a class of its own. Sri Lankan ceramic ware is in great demand in the USA, UK, Austria, Sweden, Far East and Australia.

Artificial Flowers: Artificial flowers are handmade for export markets. A wide range of products are being used for home and interior decorative purposes replicating natures exquisite designs.

Coconut-based Products: Coconut based products blend traditional craftsmanship with modern artistry – exquisite jewellery boxes, letter openers, food service trays, coir mats, vases, ash trays, spoons, masks and coconut husk figurines.

Textile Products: Exquisite lace and embroidery are turned out in elegant designs. Beautiful batik items are also available. These are created through a process of applying wax to hand drawn designs and dying in a spectrum of vibrant colours. A beautiful array of batiks are produced for personal and household use.

Silverware: Sri Lanka’s silverware displays the influence of the country’s ancient cultural heritage and boasts exquisite craftsmanship. A wide range of beautiful silverware is available in the form of trays, wall plaques, gem-studded elephants, cutlery, tea sets, a variety of boxes and as other ornamental items.

Brassware: Brassware of Sri Lanka is an exquisite craftsmanship of age old traditional art, catering to a wide variety of consumer tastes. Brassware items available include brass trays, plaques, candle stands, lamps, flower vases, ash trays and figurines.

Basketware: In Sri Lanka, basket ware items are made out of a variety of reed/rush and bamboo that is naturally available in the countryside. Products include laundry baskets, handbags, trays, decorative tablemats, wallets, purses, boxes and a range of other ornamental and utility items.

...Collapse