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Handcrafted Gifts from the Finest Artisans on Earth
Lakpahana situated in Colombo 07, across from the Colombo Race Course opened its doors in December 1973. It was founded by Deshamanya Mrs. Siva Obeyesekere. It has gained popularity amongst customers for its wide array of Sri Lankan handicrafts, offering an extensive range of choice for local and foreign customers. Lakpahana is a traditional Sri Lankan gift and souvenir shop. For more than 45 years it has marketed and sustained Sri Lankan handicrafts. Recommended by Trip Advisor, a member of the World Crafts Council and with many UNESCO Excellence Awards for its crafts, Lakpahana is truly representative of Sri Lanka’s rich craft heritage.
Sri Lankan handicraft production has been traditionally handed down generation to generation. Handicrafts have a strong link to the environment and to Sri Lankan way of life. Sri Lanka is well known for its beautiful crafts. It consists of many different products made out of many different raw materials. Folk crafts of a country also reveal a historical process of evolution in relation to the concept, quality, techniques and material used. Craftsmen attached to Lakpahana have earned an international reputation for quality, originality, variety of designs and motifs. Most of the finished products are fascinating expression of local concepts. One of the main objectives of Lakpahana is to preservation the diversity of Sri Lankan handicrafts. Crafts are the symbols of a particular culture.
Lakpahana is the one of the largest and most exclusive store of its kind in Sri Lanka. It brings together the right quality and standard of all Sri Lanka’s arts and crafts under one roof. Here you will find beautiful handicrafts with over 2500 years of tradition, medieval period arts and crafts and modern Sri Lankan crafts and designs. It represents a special bond of commercialism combined with traditionalism offering services to upgrade the social economic position of the craftsman.
Lakpahana is a store which has exquisite silverware, silver jewellery, elegant brass, copper, oxidized and pewter ware, beautifully patterned dumbara and pung weaving mats, ladies handbags, delicate lacquer ware, intricate wood carvings, reed and rush ware, handloom items, embroidery, lace work, batik, educational toys, painted wooden wall hangings, earthenware are some of the better known handicrafts.
Today with the changes in social trends, handicrafts have taken on a new dimension. They are now not only artifacts of beauty but are utilitarian objects absorbed into modern day living. Most handicrafts use traditional motifs, colours and designs for decoration. The demand for new designs from the existing range of handicrafts and new innovations adopting traditional techniques and motifs are constantly increasing. The crafts people and artisans of Lakpahana strike a balance between tradition and modern day trends by combining two or more raw materials finding new uses for existing handicrafts and by introducing modern art in the way of colours, motifs and techniques. Finding new utility value for traditional crafts or by adding value to the existing range, these crafts have been transformed into articles for modern day living.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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