{"id":638,"date":"2022-12-05T05:58:49","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T00:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/?post_type=inspiration&p=638"},"modified":"2025-12-23T16:45:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T11:15:12","slug":"arts-crafts","status":"publish","type":"inspiration","link":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/inspiration\/arts-crafts\/","title":{"rendered":"Arts & Crafts Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arts & Crafts Sri Lanka<\/h6>\r\n

For the Love of Art!<\/h1>\r\n

Owing to its long, rich history, arts and crafts in Sri Lanka have been evolving through the course of time.<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ class=”image-conetent-block”][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”right-image”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\r\n

India and China\u2019s record have proven the political and trade exuberance of this island.<\/h2>\r\n

Its pivotal position on the ancient Silk Route made Sri Lanka a crossroad of cultural and trade exchange of the West and the East.<\/h5>\r\nIn many ways, Sri Lankan arts is an inspiration of its long and lasting Buddhist tradition which in turn absorbed and <\/span>\r\n\r\n Read More <\/a>\r\n\t
\r\n\t\r\n\r\nadopted countless regional and local traditions for thousands of years, evolving to be a unique variant of Sri Lankan arts.<\/span>Unsurprisingly, most Sri Lankan arts originated around religious beliefs, represented in many artistic forms such as: painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dancing and so on.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t
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Arts and Crafts isn\u2019t merely a means of showcasing creativity to the Sri Lankan audience.<\/h5>\r\nFor some it is a way of life and the main source of income. Vital local industries such as drum making, mat weaving, handloom, wood carving and mask making contribute in a significant way to the country\u2019s economy.\r\n\r\nAlso, most handicrafts have their own importance and history. For instance, masks made out of light wood were used to cure diseases infused with folk music and dancing. Traditional dance forms in the country were once associated with special types of rituals that were performed as a means of expelling sickness and misfortune.\r\n\r\n Read More <\/a>\r\n\t
\r\n\t\r\n\r\nBatiks, although originated in Indonesia, have developed into a unique work of art in Sri Lanka. The finest batik pictures and Fresco Batiks are made in Kandy.\r\n\r\nSri Lanka is also world renowned for its intricate jewellery designs along with brass work. This is also an important revenue earner for the country. The two main jewellery making traditions originate from Kandy and Galle, where brass was from the Kandyan Region.\r\n\r\nThe craft of pottery is one of the oldest in the country and has been around since ancient days where clay pots were used for cooking. Handloom textiles are also a significant handicraft industry in the country.\r\n\r\nSri Lanka is a place where arts and crafts is simply captivating and anyone who visits this breathtaking island destination can get their hands on and even take home a priceless piece of Sri Lankan art and craft.\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t
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