Signature experience
Craft & Textile Trails
Lace at Galle, batik at Matara, brass at Pilimathalawa — with the makers themselves.
The story
Sri Lanka has a deep craft tradition — beeralu lace, batik, copper-and-brass, mask-carving at Ambalangoda, hand-loom textiles. We design 2–4 day routes meeting the makers in their workshops, with private commissioning available.
- From
- $550 per person per day
- Duration
- 2–4 days
Inclusions
What's included
- Master craftsperson visits in workshops
- Private commissioning sessions
- Stops at Barefoot Galle and Paradise Road
- Mask-carving demonstration
- Pair with Galle Fort architecture walk
Answers
Craft & Textile Trails: questions, answered.
Where can I buy authentic Sri Lankan craft?+
Direct from the makers (we arrange visits), Barefoot in Colombo and Galle, and Paradise Road Gallery in Colombo.
Is hand-loom textile still made in Sri Lanka?+
Yes — particularly in the south. Visits to working hand-loom workshops are easily arranged.
