Shopping in Colombo

Colombo Fort

Colombo's primary bazaar district is Pettah, located next to the Fort District. The narrow cobble-stone streets are lined with stalls and shops that sell a vast array of fabrics, clothing, handbags, jewelry, watches, electronics, shoes, books, household items, and much more, at really great prices. Another good shopping area if you're looking for crafts is the Laksala Emporium. Run by the government, the goods here are top-notch. Selections range from painted wooden masks and lacquer ware to batik and handloom cloth.       
Colombo though not so modernized with a wide range of offerings, is known for good quality products at very attractive pricing. ODEL, Arena, Cotton Collection, Lakmedura, Paradise Road, Barefoot, Lanka Hands, Arcade Independence Square, Dutch Hospital Shopping Center are some of the popular to visit .

Majectic City Colombo

For other high-quality items, check the Handloom Emporium, the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewelry Exchange, and the shops around the Cinnamon Gardens. Larger scale shopping is available, too, at Crescat Boulevard and Majestic City, both on Galle Road, ODEL & Beverley Street, and House of Fashion. These larger malls feature clothing stores, restaurants, supermarkets, and cinemas. Many shoppers in Sri Lanka have their eye out for the famous Ceylon tea. One safe bet is Tea Tang, with locations at Liberty Plaza, Galle Face Court, the World Trade Center, and the airport. Another good option is Mlesna Tea, with shops at Liberty Plaza, Majestic City, the Hilton, Crescat Boulevard, and the airport not forgetting Dilmah Tea.

 Laksala Colombo

Laksala Laksala is the only State owned Gift & Souvenir Boutique and was established under the National Crafts Council And Allied Institutions Act, No. 35 of 1982. Since then Laksala has witnessed numerous changes with an ever growing list of products on sale. Today Laksala operates through 13  branches located island wide and offer the widest variety of all Sri Lankan products at a reasonable price. Most importantly, Laksala enables the numerous industries that supply goods to it to stay both profitable and in business. Today you will find an eclectic blend of items ranging from selections of beautifully packaged tea and spices to, colourful batik ware to an elaborate collection of art and craft as well as the finest collection of traditional Sri Lankan Gems and Jewellery. Laksala is therefore your one stop guide and a visit to one of our stores feels like you visited ‘all of Sri Lanka’!