{"id":3072,"date":"2016-12-07T13:21:19","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T05:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=3072"},"modified":"2020-04-28T18:12:50","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T10:12:50","slug":"christmas-gifts-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/christmas-gifts-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Christmas Gifts in Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>It&#8217;s that time of year again! Lights are up, carols are playing ,\u00a0you&#8217;ve booked your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/\">villa in Sri Lanka<\/a>. Now it&#8217;s time to get all those Christmas gifts sorted.\u00a0\u00a0If you want to avoid another year of socks and embarrassing jumpers &#8211; you&#8217;re in the perfect place. Sri Lanka is home to unique handicrafts and inspired gifts from textiles to toys to\u00a0home-ware. We&#8217;ve put together a list of the best Christmas shopping in Sri Lanka including what to buy for who and where.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/christmas-1-630x443.png\" alt=\"Weath on wooden backdrop\" title=\"Christmas wreath\" height=\"443\" width=\"630\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3088 size-large\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/christmas-gifts-sri-lanka\/#Christmas_Gifts_For_Him\" >Christmas Gifts For Him<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/christmas-gifts-sri-lanka\/#Christmas_Gifts_For_Her\" >Christmas Gifts For Her<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/christmas-gifts-sri-lanka\/#Christmas_Gifts_For_Kids\" >Christmas Gifts For Kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/christmas-gifts-sri-lanka\/#Christmas_Gifts_For_Friends_and_Family\" >Christmas Gifts For Friends and Family<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Gifts_For_Him\"><\/span>Christmas Gifts For Him<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For alternative Christmas\u00a0gifts for him, check out the Galle Fort store:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sticknobillsonline.com\">Stick No Bills<\/a>.\u00a0Home to all vintage posters and artwork. Stick no bills have a great range of prints whether it&#8217;s a specific film he&#8217;s into or just a memento for your time in Ceylon. Postcard sized prints\u00a0start at 300LKR and large poster are 3000LKR. They also offer handy framing and international shipping services.<\/p>\n<p>While in Sri Lanka, it&#8217;s easy to get addicted to high-quality teas and an\u00a0incredible range of flavours. Why not fill his stocking with teas to take home. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mackwoodstea.com\/\">Mackwood&#8217;s<\/a> tea plantation boxes start at\u00a0700LKR\u00a0but for a true enthusiast try the wooden tea trays starting at 2790LKR.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/christmas-4.png\" alt=\"Christmas gifts around the tree\" title=\"Christmas for Him\" height=\"559\" width=\"482\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3076 size-full\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Gifts_For_Her\"><\/span>Christmas Gifts For Her<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jewellery and gems are the star of Sri Lanka&#8217;s high street and there is no shortage of retailers in every Sri Lankan town. For modern designs try larger retailers in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/find\/colombo\">Colombo<\/a>. Meanwhile, small boutique stores in Galle give you the option to commission a piece of your own design. Prices range with the quality of the stones\u00a0but be sure to use a government approved trader and refer Sri Lanka&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ngja.gov.lk\/en\/\">National Gem and Jewellery Authority<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Textiles are another great Sri Lankan handicraft and a gift that is sure to impress. The range of silk batik work makes for stunning scarves and clothing. Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/jayamalibatiks.com\/\">Jayamali\u00a0batiks<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/find\/kandy\">Kandy<\/a> for traditional and modern designs on silk scarves starting at 14,900LKR \u00a0The vivid woven fabrics available at <a href=\"http:\/\/tallentirehouse.com\/\">Tallentire House<\/a> in Galle have a stunning range lounge-wear and cushion covers starting at 3500LKR.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/christmas-tree-1856830_1280-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/christmas-tree-1856830_1280-338x300.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/christmas-tree-1856830_1280-507x450.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/christmas-tree-1856830_1280.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/christmas-tree-1856830_1280.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas gifts for her\" height=\"559\" width=\"630\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3097\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Gifts_For_Kids\"><\/span>Christmas Gifts For Kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Children will love the bright coloured carvings and masks traditional to Sri Lanka. Therefore why not buy them a toy which captivates Sri Lanka&#8217;s vibrancy? \u00a0The Colours and patterns have inspired ranges of\u00a0fun and modern toys and children&#8217;s clothing. \u00a0Check out<a href=\"http:\/\/www.barefootceylon.com\/toys\/\"> Barefoot<\/a> for eye-catching tropical birds and lizards made for vibrant patchwork fabrics.<\/p>\n<p>For something a\u00a0bit different, check out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.embarkpassion.com\/\">Embark<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/find\/galle\">Galle<\/a>. This fun themed store has everything a child could want. Whether their Christmas list is filled with\u00a0toys, trendy\u00a0clothes or eye-catching\u00a0accessories. The bright fabrics will appeal to boys and girls and especially dog lovers -as the twist to this store is its love of furry friends!\u00a0\u00a0From hair accessories to bags and funky printed t-shirts Embark has everything your young ones could want.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/christmas-car-630x419.png\" alt=\"Tree in toy car\" title=\"Christmas toys\" height=\"419\" width=\"630\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3086 size-large\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Gifts_For_Friends_and_Family\"><\/span>Christmas Gifts For Friends and Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for family and friends\u00a0to return home with, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paradiseroad.lk\/shops\/paradise-road-collection\/\">Paradise Road<\/a> in Colombo. With stunning and unique pottery, glass and metalwork there is plenty of choice. \u00a0Another great gift option\u00a0is\u00a0the traditional woven tablecloths unique to Sri Lanka.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vyanni.lk\/\">Vyanni<\/a>\u00a0in Unawatuna, make high quality, colourful cloths which would bring a touch of Asia to any home.\u00a0Moreover, hand-loom table cloths start at a reasonable\u00a09500LKR and they\u00a0have designs to suit any taste and colour scheme.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/christmas-6-630x329.png\" alt=\"Christmas gifts and tree.\" title=\"Christmas Gifts for Friends\" height=\"329\" width=\"630\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3082 size-large\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/\">Villas in Sri Lanka<\/a> supply the perfect backdrop to your Christmas, all you need to find are the gifts. This list of festive gifts will guarantee happy holidays with something to suit everyone. Whether you are looking for unique Christmas gifts or timeless classics, Sri Lanka has all you could want this Christmas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/christmas-5-630x352.png\" alt=\"Christmas light up sign \" title=\"Merry Christmas \" height=\"352\" width=\"630\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3084 size-large\" \/><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s that time of year again! Lights are up, carols are playing ,\u00a0you&#8217;ve booked your villa in Sri Lanka. 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