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Handcrafted Gifts from the Finest Artisans on Earth Source:Island 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 47 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 ...