Joanna James
Sitting on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, Galle is one of the most visited beach towns in Sri Lanka. For those avid shoppers vacationing in Galle, the seaside town has a whole host of incredible shopping places for you to indulge in a slice of retail therapy on your island getaway.
Set in the very complementing Pedlar Street in Galle, Barefoot is arguably the most popular high-end boutique in the charming beach town. It is set up in an old, restored house, but still has its quaint charm intact, which very much adds to the boutique's authentic product line. From Barefoot's speciality handwoven products to unique homewares, colourful textiles and well-designed books on the idyllic Indian Ocean island nation, there's so much for you to browse around at quaintly charming Barefoot.
Bursting with an exclusive range of clothing for both men and women, KK Collection is another upscale boutique in the vicinity of the aforementioned Barefoot, lining Galle's quaint Pedlar Street. Beside the range of alluring garments that will leave you spoilt for choice, the boutique also has a selection of fantastic decorative pieces, paintings, sculptures, jewellery, and especially remarkable souvenirs, which are absolutely unmissable. The sprawling boutique has an extensively large floor space, and with no real estate left to waste, there's definitely something lovely in here somewhere even for the most discerning shoppers.
While the reason behind the name taken from the alluring flowering plants is not quite clear, it will certainly be clear to anyone who steps foot in Orchid House that it is, without a doubt, one of the best boutiques in town. Fully stocked with speciality local handmade products, 85% of which are designed and crafted by the store's owner himself, Yameen Hussain. Adding to your lovely shopping experience is the boutique's in-built tearoom, where you could treat yourself to a steaming cup of hot tea or coffee.
"Exotic" only as in striking, colourful, and out of the ordinary, Exotic Roots has the most authentic line of products in all of Galle, not even remotely comparable to the merchandise available in any other boutique store in town. The reason behind this outstanding authenticity is the craftsmanship of the mother and the two daughters running the store, who by themselves handcraft each item on display at the boutique.
Those in search of some of the best things to do in Unawatuna and Galle areas, make your way to the remarkably appealing boutique, Stick No Bills, where you are greeted by a fantastic collection of vintage and retro-style postcards. Pick a few beautiful postcards to take back home and retreat to one of the finest hotels or resorts in town offered by popular chains such as Araliya Beach Resort & Spa.
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