Laksala
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s only state-owned gift and souvenir store, offering a wide range of crafts, batiks, teas, spices, gems, and jewelry.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Laksala
Welcome, esteemed travelers and connoisseurs of culture. We are about to step into a vibrant microcosm of Sri Lankan heritage: Laksala. …
Listen in the app2The Woodcarving and Raksha Masks
Our first analytical stop within Laksala is the expansive woodcarving section, where the undisputed stars are the vibrant, dramatically carved Raksha masks. These masks primarily originate from Ambalangoda, a coastal town in the…
Listen in the app3The Handloom and Textile Gallery
Let us transition into the soft, colorful expanse of the Handloom and Textile Gallery. The production of handwoven textiles is one of the oldest cottage industries in Sri Lanka, with a history stretching back over two millennia…
Listen in the app4The Art of Batik
We now focus our attention on the mesmerizing displays of Sri Lankan Batik. While the origins of the Batik technique can be traced back to Indonesia, Sri Lankan artisans have wholeheartedly adopted and adapted the craft, infusing…
Listen in the app5The Gems and Jewelry Enclave
Step carefully into the most secure and dazzling section of Laksala: the Gems and Jewelry enclave. Since antiquity, Sri Lanka has been globally renowned as 'Ratnadweepa', the Island of Gems. …
Listen in the app6The Brassware and Metal Crafts
Let us now examine the heavy, gleaming displays of the Brassware and Metal Crafts section. The working of metal, particularly brass, copper, and silver, has a highly distinguished lineage in Sri Lankan history, reaching its…
Listen in the app7The Tea and Spices Corner
Our final analytical stop within Laksala engages the senses of smell and taste. Welcome to the Tea and Spices corner. …
Listen in the app8Laksala
As our comprehensive tour of Laksala concludes, let us take a moment to reflect on the incredible density of culture housed within these walls. We have journeyed through the mythological world of Raksha masks, traced the delicate…
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What is Laksala?
Laksala is a place in Sri Lanka with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 6.8980, 79.8606 |
| Last updated |
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