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Sri
Lanka
"Handy Info" - Shopping
Sri
Lanka is indeed a shopper's paradise with a wide range
of handicrafts at very reasonable prices. The country
is also famous for gems and silverware. Many hotels have
their own shopping arcades. Goods purchased at the Duty-Free
Complex in the Airport have to be paid in foreign currency.
Gems:
Sri Lanka's most celebrated export. Blue Sapphires, Cats
Eyes, Rubies, Star Rubies, Star Sapphires, Alexandrites,
Moonstones, Zircons, Garnets, Amethysts, Topaz, etc.
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Laksala:
The handicrafts emporium run by the State. Available here
are handicrafts made in wood, brass, silver, rush and reed,
natural fibre, papier mache, buffalo horn, coconut shell,
cane and bamboo. Household linen, batiks, embroidered garments,
lace, lacquer products, toys, pottery, artificial flowers
and costume jewellery could be purchased at this emporium.
Laksala has a network of branches in the main towns.
The main office is at 60, York Street, Fort, Colombo 1.
Tea:
The best in the world. Available in special presentation
packs at the Sri Lanka Tea Board counter at 574 Galle Road,
Colombo 3 and at the Airport.
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