Dynamic team worked together at Heritage to Future

 The team worked for the success of Heritage to Future, a cultural show held at Laksala, Thummulla on 24^th This month. The staff members of Laksala with a good team spirit  leads to achieve a common goal of taking the industry forward.

Heritage to Future begins for the first time at Laksala

Heritage to Future, a cultural show was declared open  at the end of the Summer Camp for school children on 24^th evening at Laksala Premises,  Colombo 07. As a chief guest Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development, Vocational Training & Skills Development participated in this event. Heritage to Future” is  a free cultural show for both locals and foreigners. In this event, Laksala demonstrated art and craft making activities for tourists to get some flavour of experiential tourism. The tea tasting and traditional medicinal experiences, which were being carried out, was a unique experience for tourists. Those who attended this show appreciated these free activities which they did not experience from anywhere else in Sri Lanka. 

The free Summer Camp for school children is organized by Laksala in collaboration with National Crafts Council to ‘make your own craft’. This summer camp offered hands-on experiential learning, help students  build a unique Interest, leads to express  their creativity, allow  for a deep dive into new skills and help with mental stimulation & physical activity from 20th to 24th this month.

Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala, Ms. Heshani Bogollagama, Chairperson of National Crafts Council, officials from Laksala  and National Crafts Council and distinguished guests were present in the show.  

Getting ready for Heritage to Future on the final day

Children at the Summer Camp is ready for Heritage to Future, a cultural show to be open soon.

The final day of the Summer Camp at Laksala

Children who were in the Summer Camp are diligent even on the last day too.   They are preparing their crafts for Heritage to Future, Cultural Show.  

Summer Camp day 04 continues with extreme weather

Children are keen on engaging in activities at Summer Camp  amidst adverse weather condition. Tomorrow will be the last day of the Summer Camp followed by Heritage to Future Cultural show which will start at 5.00pm at Laksala, Thummulla.   

Rain failed to cease Summer Camp day 03

Children at Summer Camp, which has been conducted at Laksala, Thummulla, attended to continue their day 03 programme  amid heavy rain today (22^nd). 

Day 02 in the Handicrafts Summer Camp at Laksala

Today is the day 02 of the Summer Camp, which is jointly organized by Laksala and National Crafts Council, at Thummulla from 20^th to 24th August 2019.

The Summer camp for school children begins

First time in Sri Lanka, a Free Summer Camp for school children was declared open this morning (20^th) at Laksala Premises, No 215, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07. As a chief guest Hon. Buddhika Pathirana, State Minister of Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development, Vocational Training & Skills Development participated in this event with a group of foreign delegates.

This  five day free cams ,which  runs  from 20th to 24th this month, was organized by Laksala in collaboration with National Crafts Council. Materials and trainers will be provided for students free of charge . This summer camp will offer hands-on experiential learning, help students  build a unique Interest, leads to express  their creativity, allow  for a deep dive into new skills and help with mental stimulation & physical activity.

New external appearance at Laksala Fort Showroom

Laksala focuses on the external presentation of its showrooms to ensure there are satisfied customers inside. Business based on physical presence, which heavily influences customers’ decisions, whether or not to shop at a location. Outside appearance is important in selecting a store to shop.

Laksala’s  retail makeovers are tapping into a new demand from customers: for showrooms to put its appearance and atmosphere first. The Laksala Management considers that when it comes to shopping, a store’s outside ambience is more important. Accordingly, Laksala management guarantees that the environment of showroom’s location is consistent with its target customers’ expectations.

Laksala has developed the external presentation of its showrooms as part of overall marketing efforts. This is the prime result at Laksala Fort Showroom. Customers avoid places of business based on its external appearance, which could drastically impact bottom line of the business entity. So what Laksala can do is to ensure its customers return and have a positive impression.

Laksala and wow.lk form a business relationship

Laksala has entered into an agreement with the wow.lk  as a business partner. Accordingly Laksala products are available on https://www.wow.lk/mall/m/laksala-stores/laksalastores/. Anyone could now purchase locally-made high quality batik wear, handicrafts and gifts on wow.lk. which became the leading ecommerce platform in Sri Lanka under retail service according to the independent survey conducted by the 16th edition of Brand Finance Sri Lanka (2019) office.  Brand Finance  is the world’s leading independent band valuation and strategy consultancy in London

We have identified customer needs when it comes to handicrafts and accordingly we took this initiative to promote handicrafts through e-commerce to make handicrafts accessible to every corner of the world said, Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala. He further added; Digital and mass production had attracted a high customer demand for handmade products.  People want to see human interaction and effort in products they buy; People want to see products that are made with intentional love with human interaction; People want to see products which are inspired by the nature; and People want to ensure the authenticity of the products.

Presence of a large number of craftsmen who are hailing from a rich history of art and culture with more than 2500 years is the leading“comparative advantage” for Sri Lankan Handicrafts sector over other countries. Eg:- wood carvings, sculptures etc. Products which has unique production technologies and raw materials with endemic materials will be our “absolute advantage” by virtue of having these production technologies and resources. Eg:- rush and reed, local handlooms, Sri Lankan Batik etc.

We trust that every household in the world will buy handicrafts for their daily needs. In future we will promote handicrafts based on the needs that have been identified through empirical research carried out by us, Mr. Silva said.

Officials from Laksala and wow.lk posed for photographs after the agreement. From left: Miss .V. Divya Darsheni (Category Executive - Fashion), wow.lk, Ms. Thashma Haththotuwegama ( Senior Category Manager), wow.lk,  Mr. Reza Aniff - Chief Commercial Officer),wow.lk, Mr. Samantha Mallawaarachchi-Manager (Business Development), Laksala, Mr. Kelum Jayawardena-Director (Sales), Laksala, Mr. Allan Delilkan, Acting Director (Finance), Laksala,  Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala, and ,Dr. Nushad M Perera, Chief Executive Officer, wow.lk.

Fifteen million delivered to suppliers at Laksala

Fifty handicraftsmen who supply handicrafts to Laksala received an outstanding payment of Rs: 15 million in a special event held at Laksala Katubadda recently. Mr. Muhammed Hamza, Chairmn, Laksala who attended the event as a chief guest delivered cheques to handicraftsmen. 

Laksala management headed by the chairman took drastic measures to pay supplier payments in order to encourage handicraftsmen and  uplift handicrafts industry which was seriously affected by the Easter Sunday bombings occurred in April this year.

Mr. Madura De Silv, CEO/Director General, Mr. Allan Delilkan, Acting Director (Finance), Ms. Vajira Samararatne, Deputy Director (Purchasing),   Ms. Devika Athukorala, Assistant Director (Distribution) and Laksala staff were also present on the occasion.

Laksala wishes a very happy and peaceful Eid al-Adha

Eid-ul Adha is an occasion for us to remember the sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim made in obedience to the will of God. It is a festival celebrated among Muslims worldwide. Islam means peace and submission to the will of God. The spirit of the Eid al-Adha would help them cherish the freedoms won through much sacrifice.

Eid ul-Adha or Eidul Azha coincides with the completion of the annual holy pilgrimage Hajj. Muslims living in Sri Lanka today enjoy the freedoms of religious belief, worship and practice. Laksala extends greetings to the Islamic community in Si Lanka

Global marketing of handicrafts through SL diplomats

Laksala is  initiating global marketing of handicrafts through the newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners said Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala at the orientation programme for Ambassadors / High Commissioners designate held at the auditorium of the Ministry of Foreign affairs  today (07th).

Summer Camp and Heritage to Future 2019 at Laksala

Laksala focuses on products at Yugayata Nimavum

Mr. Silva, Ms. Athukorala and Ms. Samararathne are eagerly checking the quality of products 

Laksala was  paying close attention to novel handicraft designs at “Yugayaka Nimaum 2019”  which  exhibits the talents of local artisans and facilitate new market opportunism . On behalf of  Laksala, Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General,  Ms. Vajira  Samararathne, Deputy Director (Purchasing) and  Ms. Devika Athukorala, Assistant Director (Distribution),  looked for new designs at the event. Products chosen at this exhibition will be introduced to both local and foreign markets. This annual exhibition, which has been continuously organized by National Design Center,  was held at the  City Center, Kandy recently.

Laksala CEO/DG at the Certificate Award Ceremony

Craftsmen participated on the new design training programme received certificates from Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala CEO/Director General at the Certificate Award Ceremony of “Yugayata Nimavum 2019” which was  held at the City Center, Kandy recently. 

This annual exhibition, which  aims to display  attractive new handicrafts products from local craftsmen,  is continuously organized by National Design Center. The programme comprises of a variety of traditional items for sale

This was held under the patronage of  Hon. Buddhika Pathirana, State Minister of Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development and Vocational Training & Skills Development .Web: www.laksala.gov.lk

Laksala at “Yugayata Nimavum 2019”

Laksala participated in the Yugayaka Nimaum 2019, the Handicrafts New Design Exhibition held at the City Center, Kandy recently.  Representing Laksala  Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General attended the event. This annual exhibition, which  aims to display  attractive new handicrrfts products from local craftsmen,  is continuously organized by National Design Center. This programme comprises of a variety of traditional items for sale

This was held under the patronage of  Hon. Buddhika Pathirana, The State Minister of Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development and Vocational Training & Skills Development .

Web: www.laksala.gov.lk