Notice of Laksala Office Relocation

We are pleased to inform you that supply Chain division along with the central warehouse has been relocated from the rented Havelock office to our own building at Katubadda with immediate effect from 1 June 2019 onwards. Finance and other back office functions are being relocated to the head office- Thummulla.

This initiative will bring cost savings up to Rs 10 million per annum and this money could be utilized to pay our artisans and craftsmen. We look forward to your continued support. We will strive to provide the excellent service in appreciation of your support.
- Laksala Management -

How Diplomats can help the handicraft industry in SL

Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala addressing Ambassadors and High Commissioners

Handicrafts could be promoted by Sri Lankan diplomats, who are going to assume duties in our overseas missions. Promoting of locally made handicrafts will uplift the handicraftsmens’ standard of living, said Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala at the orientation programme for Ambassadors / High Commissioners designate held at Lakshman Kadiragamar Institute yesterday (07th). Mr. Silva was one of seven panelists for the discussion on “Enhancing Sri Lanks’s Image” organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and he delivered a presentation  on “How mission can promote Sri Lanka’s handicrafts industry”.

Continuing presentation Laksala CEO/Director General further added ” as a self funded government entity we are working very hard for the betterment of the handicrafts industry . These skilled and talented craftsmen living in  every part of Sri Lanka produce their stuff for Laksala. They are doing their jobs with many challenges. Some of handicrafts like Lacquer work (Laksha) are unique to Sri Lanka and cannot be found anywhere in the world. As the largest handicrafts chain which has 12 showrooms around Sri Lanka , Laksaka fulfills the needs of the nation. Laklsala is the marketing platform of handicraftsmen".

“As  a responsible government institute we are going to launch a digital marketing platform to sell handicrafts online. No matter where you live, you could purchase handicrafts from Laksala via online.    We make a fair trade  for our  handicraftsmen. Foreigners frequently visit our showrooms and purchase handicrafts . Not limited to Sri Lanka our responsibility today is open the international market for handicraft industry.  If we can promote our handicrafts through our foreign mission, it would be a great help for development of the industry”  

Ambassadors / High Commissioners designate to USA , Austria,  Singapore, The Philippines, Indonesia, Bahrain, U.A.E., Belgium, Oman, Thailand, The Netherland and turkey along with  officers will assume duties in  Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Nepal Vietnam and Cuba in senior positions participated in the event.

Eid Mubarak to all Muslims in Sri Lanka

Laksala extends heartiest greetings to all Muslims in Sri Lanka celebrating Ramadan festival today marking the end of the holy month. Ramadan reminds spiritual reflection, improvement, devotion, worship and humanity. Entire Muslim community in our society has been practicing mutual respect, equality, sacrifice and helping the poor during the month of Ramadan.

No matter what faith of beliefs we are following, it is  importance for us to join hands with all communities in Sri Lanka to build a better country for all Sri Lankans. May the blessings lead to our Sri Lankan Muslim community to have a prosperous and peaceful Eid al- Fitr.

Laksala made suppliers payments in Galle

  Suppliers receive payments from Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General and  Mr. Kelum Jayawardena, Director (Sales)

Laksala management took drastic measures to  pay supplier payments in order to uplift handicrafts industry which was seriously affected by the Easter Sunday bombings occurred in April this year. Dozens of suppliers who gathered in  the auditorium of Bope-Poddala Pradeshiya Sabha, Kalegana in Galle recently under the patronage of Mr. Dilruk Abeykoon, Chairman, Bope-Poddala Pradeshiya Sabha, received payments for their handicrafts from  Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General,  Laksala and Mr. Kelum Jayawardena, Director (Sales), Laksala.

The handicrafts industry in the country is  mainly  linked to the tourism sector which fell sharply after the April blasts. Those who produce handicrafts became helpless when they could not sell their products. At that time Laksala came forward to support and encourage  handicraftsmen by giving their payments under the direct supervision of Mr. Muhammed Hamza, Chairmn, Laksala.

Welcome to Laksala Batik Designs and Show

Laksala on a handicraft village visit

Both Mr. Silva and Mr. Jayawardena are smoothing the carved surface of a statue 
under the supervision of Craftsman Damith

Mr. Madhura De Silva, CEO/Director General, Laksala made a visit to Bope-Poddala handicraft village on 24th this month to motivate handicraftsmen and show his solidarity. He praised local craftsmen for producing high quality crafts and urged to disseminate knowledge about producing crafts to next generation for the betterment of handicrafts industry.

Mr. Silva made these remarks with Mr. Kelum Jayawardena, Director (Sales), Laksala after a special meeting held at the auditorium of Bope-Poddala Pradeshiya Sabha, Kalegana in Galle under the patronage of Mr. Dilruk Abeykoon, Chairman, Bope-Poddala Pradeshiya Sabha.

Bope Poddala handicraft village is famous for producing traditional crafts such as Lord Buddha statues, God statues, elephants and souvenir items in various designs. Both Laksala CEO/Director General and Director (Sales) were very impressed by creativity and quality of crafts already designed there.

These two Laksala officials did not forget to have hands on experience of making a craft in the workshop, which belongs to craftsmen Mr. Dhamith Nilantha, in the handicraft village.

Sri Lanka is safe for foreign tourists

“We stress that it is safe to travel to Sri Lanka after the horrendous terrorist attack taken place last month. As Australians we are proudly recommending Sri Lanka as one of the best tourist destinations. Please come and see this beautiful island” said Mr. Geoff Hartin and Ms. Stacey Moffitt.

Mr. Hartin and Ms. Moffitt are
delighted with the item they purchased

Halfway through the holiday this Aussies couple visited Laksala Galle branch yesterday (24th) for shopping. In an exclusive interview with Laksala, “We arrived in the this country after tragic incident. A disaster could happen at any time anywhere. Sri Lanka also faced the same. However, this country is still safe for foreign tourists. Sri Lankans are genuinely interested in tourists. People here are so friendly because they tend to remain positive.” told Mr. Hartin.

Mr. Geoff Hartin and Ms. Stacey Moffitt.

“First time we came to Sri Lanka and visited Sigiriya, Kandy, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya and Galle. Sri Lanka is renowned for its epic scenes of nature, dazzling history and culture. We are very pleased with security measures taken by the government to ensure the safety and security of tourists. Therefore, we have no fear of travelling in Sri Lanka. We believe that Sri Lanka will be bouncing back resiliently ” Ms. Moffitt added.

In the mean time, the Sri Lankan government already promised to ensure the safety and security of tourists with new security measures put in place after the Easter Sunday suicide bombings. Sri Lankan military forces and police brought the situation under control by this time and cleared doubt on the security and ability to provide necessary security support to the tourism industry. All these efforts are taken by the government in lieu of safeguard the tourism industry.