Laksala offers its deepest condolences and prayers to the families and friends of the victims who lost lives or faced injury at the deadly premeditated attacks took place yesterday (21st) in Sri Lanka. Laksala feels totally heartbroken by this tragic event that has taken so many lives on Easter Sunday and firmly condemns these horrific acts in the strongest terms.
The scale of this attack is unimaginable, targeting innocent men, women and children indiscriminately. Both Sri Lankans and foreigners who died unexpectedly are in our thoughts and prayers. Laksala shares their mourning and sorrow and stands in solidarity with them during this tragic time. For those injured, Laksala hopes and wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Laksala, which has been known as Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board, is the only State-owned Gift & Souvenir Boutique in Sri Lanka. The Governments of Sri Lanka formed this entity for the betterment of handicraftsmen in Sri Lanka. Laksala operates through 12 branches located island wide and offers a variety of Gem & Jewellery, Brass, Textile (Handloom and Batik), Tea, Wood Carving, SPA, Spices, Ceramic, Leather, Rush & Reed products at reasonable prices. Laksala is pride of Sri Lanka.
Monday, 22 April 2019
Saturday, 13 April 2019
Wish you a happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Laksala extends its sincere greetings and best
wishes to the Sinhala and Tamil community to mark the Sinhala and Hindu New
Year a meaningful and fruitful one. Sri Lanka is a multi religious and multinational
country where all communities live with amity and unity. This New Year is the
national and cultural festival of the people in Sri Lanka.
The dawn of New Year is the most powerful cultural festival which unites all Sri Lankans. This is the season where people enjoy traditional merrymaking ignoring ethnic differences. The New Year binds with the traditional customs which blooms interrelations, family relationships and friendships. Let us all get together and join hands in order to strengthen and uplift our country. Laksala wishes you a healthy, peaceful, and prosperous new year.
The dawn of New Year is the most powerful cultural festival which unites all Sri Lankans. This is the season where people enjoy traditional merrymaking ignoring ethnic differences. The New Year binds with the traditional customs which blooms interrelations, family relationships and friendships. Let us all get together and join hands in order to strengthen and uplift our country. Laksala wishes you a healthy, peaceful, and prosperous new year.
Friday, 12 April 2019
Laksala celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Hundreds of foreign customers are visiting Lakasala flagship store at Thummulla, Colombo 07 in this festive season and some of them have never seen “playing raban in this season” in Sri Lanka.
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Laksala supports mentally handicapped people
A Japanese customer bought floor mats given by Self-Help Sri Lanka |
Ms. Ridmi Weliwapathirana Founder and Managing Partner |
“We help mentally handicapped people to achieve independence by acting as an intermediary to promote and sell their handmade products. There are hundreds of people around the country battling with mental health issues and trying to gain social recognition. We act as a portal for them to reach local and international markets. We express our gratitude to Laksala for selling handmade products done by these people” Ms. Weliwapathirana further added.
Laksala Museum was crowded with over 2000 tourists
They were impressed by the quality of the products on sale such as Gem & Jewellery, Textile (Handloom and Batik), Tea, Wood Carving, SPA, Spices and Leather at Laksala and the craftsmanship displayed by skilful local artisans in carving intricate and delicate designs into artefacts. These visitors had a perfect opportunity to experience arts and crafts under one roof while their short tour in Colombo.
MSC Magnifica , which has been operated by MSC Cruise, is the eleventh ship in the cruise line’s fleet and the fourth Panamax cruise vessel in its Musica class. It is worth around US 550m and built by STX Europe. The ship is a sister ship to the MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra and MSC Poesia. The Magnifica was delivered on 25 February 2010 and started its maiden voyage in March in the same year. The Magnifica has 1,259 passenger cabins. The ship can accommodate 2,518 passengers and 1,027 crew members. The 93.330t cruise ship is 294m long, 32m wide, 59.6m high and complies with the Panama canal standard. It can sail at a maximum speed of 23kt.
Monday, 8 April 2019
Indian Defence Secretary’s wife visits Laksala
Mrs. Mitra asks Assistant Manager Mr. Rumesh Karunasoma about a decorated wooden elephant |
Diplomats, both local and foreign dignitaries and high profile figures always visit Laksala frequently to see the most genuine and traditional handicrafts in Sri Lanka as Laksala plays an important role of fostering the arts and crafts of the island nationally.
Sunday, 7 April 2019
Laksala is at the “Colombo Shopping Festival 2019"
Laksala stall AC5 in Hall A is open yesterday (06th) at the “ 29th Colombo Shopping Festival”, the premier shopping festival which is held between the 6th – 11th of April 2019 at the BMICH.
A wide selection of high-quality batiks and handlooms for men, women and children are on sale with special Sinhala and New Year discounts. Those who visit Laksala stall will receive exclusive discount coupons which can be used at Laksala Thummulla showroom. Please do not miss out this opportunity.
A wide selection of high-quality batiks and handlooms for men, women and children are on sale with special Sinhala and New Year discounts. Those who visit Laksala stall will receive exclusive discount coupons which can be used at Laksala Thummulla showroom. Please do not miss out this opportunity.
Thursday, 4 April 2019
A 25% price reduction in Gem & Jewellery
If you work for the government, then Laksala requires you to prove that you work as government employees to take advantage of this price deduction. In many cases, your national ID card or a letter from the head of your department confirming your employment is sufficient. It is your responsibility to substantiate your status as a public-sector worker. If you cannot provide proof, you cannot qualify for this offer which is valid till 30th this month. You could visit 12 Laksala showrooms located throughout the country to claim the above appreciation.
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Batiks and Handlooms up to 20% discounted prices
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