Joanna James
Kandy, apart from being the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, possessing rich history; is also a great city to stop and explore! Here are a few spots to appease the shopaholic in you.
A day of shopping in Kandy is incomplete if you do not stop by the main market, which has a lot to offer! Located at the very heart of Kandy town, you're likely able to spot the main market quite quickly as this is where most of the locals flock to do all their shopping. Apart from the usual groceries and day-to-day goods, this spot also sells stunning local handicrafts for you to take back home! The building on the market is a colonial-style structure, and that's just a small part of the exciting shopping adventure that awaits!
Looking for something slightly more modern? Well, Luv SL by Odel is not going to disappoint with its limitless range of goodies and souvenirs! You'll be drawn into this spot mainly because of how colourful it looks. From local arts, crafts, souvenirs to clothing, this shop has it all, In fact, it's considered a high-end store and is a well-known and sophisticated fashion brand! When you travel to Kandy, don't forget to stop by to stock up on local goods, as recommended by Kandy escapes!
One of Sri Lanka's greatest pride and joy is Batik, and no trip to Sri Lanka is complete without a visit to a Batik shop and buying your very own Batik fabric/ shirt/ sarong or top to take back home! Jayamali Batik Studios is well known in Kandy for selling authentic batik fabrics and you're going to fall in love with all the exquisite batik designs and prints that are available.
Handloom bags, sarees, and accessories are also extremely famous in Sri Lanka and Selyn is a shop you must stop by when in Kandy! Handloom is a type of weaving and numerous products are made. You can also get yourself a handloom bag from a store and use it as your travel bag as it is sturdy and pleasing to look at as handloom bags are made in vibrant colours.
Kandy City Centre or KCC is a mall located at the heart of Kandy and boasts numerous stores, both local and international brands within its walls. With a food court on the topmost floor, KCC is not going to disappoint anyone looking for a bit of a shopping spree! On certain days, there are also farmers' markets and local seller stalls right outside KCC, selling several locally made products from food to clothing.
Kandy is known as the cultural capital mainly for the history it boasts, so an antique is an ideal memoir to take back home with you. Waruna Antiques has everything antique and is likely to leave you awestruck with all the items you'll be seeing. There's also plenty of groovy items to choose from!
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
