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Shopping in
Sri Lanka
Qué comprar en Sri Lanka
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La isla de Sri Lanka es conocida por sus grandes plantaciones de té, cuya principal variedad le ha dado el nombre de Ceilán a la isla. Aunque hay plantaciones por todo el país, la mayor parte de ellas se concentran en el interior, en las Tierras Altas. También por sus especies, donde destacan el cardamomo y la canela. Productos que se pueden encontrar en muchos de los mercados de algunas ciudades como Colombo o Kandy. Otros productos muy populares son las piedras preciosas, una de las compras más habituales en el país.
También la artesanía, donde destacan sus características máscaras, siendo las de Ambalangoda las más famosas, o las figuras talladas de madera. En cuestión de ropa, lo más buscado son las prendas batik, que se ha convertido en un arte. También es muy común hacerse con un sari, el vestido que llevan muchas cingalesas. Algunos de los mejores lugares para ir de compras en Sri Lanka son: Colombo, en cuyo barrio de Pettah se puede encontrar gran variedad; Hikkaduwa, donde hay varias tiendas de souvenirs; Kandy, con sus mercados y centros comerciales; o Batugadara, donde en Gems Chamber puedes encontrar piedras preciosas a muy buen precio. Recuerda que, como país asiático, en Sri Lanka los preciosa también se negocian.
Crafts
The craftsmanship of Sri Lanka is evident in the different markets and traditional stores of the country. The most iconic items are the typical wooden masks. These can be easily found in Ambalangoda, where there is also a museum of ancient masks. Its surroundings are full of small stalls where they carve and sell intricate masks. Other very precious products of the country are the carved wooden figures, puppets, and accessories made of esparto or wicker. These can be found in many of the shops on the island, especially in the neighbourhood of Pettah, one of the best known commercial areas of Colombo.
Fabrics & Clothes
Many of Sri Lanka's most precious fabric designs are made with the batik technique, which involves applying layers of wax on the surface to create a negative space, free of dye. In the Central Market of Kandy, you can find a great variety, one of the stores. The Jayamali Batik Studio sells t-shirts and accessories in a plethora of Batik designs. Sari’s are also widely available, one of the typical garments still worn by Sinhalese women. If what you want is clothing from international brands, shoe or bags, the best options are the Kandy City Center; or the shopping centres of Colombo such as Crescat Boulevard or Majestic City, both located on Galle Road, where there are a large number of establishments. The district of Pettah, also in the capital, is popular and the ideal place to go shopping.
Precious Stones
Many of the travellers to Sri Lanka, hope to bring home precious stones, which are another of the typical products of the country. It is easy to find rubies, marine waters, topazes, bright, emeralds and tiger eyes in Sri Lanka. They can be purchased loose or boxed. There are many stores dedicated to the sale of precious stones. To ensure authenticity it is recommended to request a certificate. Some of the best places to buy a variety of precious stones are Colombo, in Galle Road, where there are several quality jewellers like Premasada & Co, or in Kandy, which is close to the mineral mines.
Teas & Spices
Tea has been the most highly famed product of Sri Lanka for around 150 years when a fungus destroyed its coffee plantations and the settlers decided to plant tea instead. The Highlands is where the great majority of the plantations are, between Kandy and Lipton’s Seat. The most famous tea is Ceylon Tea, a black tea that is roasted with charcoal. The best place to buy it is in the plantation factories themselves, or in the Highland markets such as those in Kandy. There are also stores that sell local spices where you can buy cinnamon, paprika and cardamom, which are grown on the island.
