LAKARCADE

PRESERVING HERITAGE

Preserving

Heritage

Through Sri Lanka's Finest Creations

Located in the heart of Colombo, LAKARCADE is one of Asia's largest gift and souvenir emporiums, showcasing Sri Lanka's rich heritage and craftsmanship. From world-renowned Ceylon teas and aromatic spices to vibrant batiks, handcrafted silverware, and precious gems, each item tells a story of tradition and skill passed down through generations. LAKARCADE empowers rural artisans to present their timeless artistry to the world.

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Our journey in numbers

Eight years of creating meaningful impact.

Celebrating Sri Lankan craft, supporting local livelihoods, and creating memorable experiences.

300,000 plus

Customers served

Hundreds of thousands of stories, gifts and memories shared.

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Authentic Sri Lankan craft, brought closer to every visitor.

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Successful years

A growing legacy built on quality, trust and thoughtful service.

3,000 plus

Artisans empowered

Helping traditional skills, creative talent and livelihoods thrive.

10,000 plus

Beneficiaries

Creating positive change for families and communities island-wide.

10,000 plus

Tour consultants supported

Building lasting relationships across Sri Lanka’s travel community.

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South Asia's fastest man

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Hashan Tillakaratne

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Empowering Local Artisans

From Struggle to Sustainability Through Lakarcade

“I’m K. Padmasiri, a clay pot maker continuing my village tradition. For a long time, I struggled to sell my work and earn a steady income. Lakarcade gave my pottery a place in front of local and international buyers. Today, my craft not only feeds my family but also keeps our heritage alive.”

මම කේ. පද්මසිරි, පාරම්පරික මැටි භාණ්ඩ නිර්මාණ ශිල්පියෙක්. බොහෝ කාලයක් මගේ භාණ්ඩ විකුණා ගැනීමට සහ ජීවිකා ආදායමක් ලැබීමට මට අපහසු වුණා. ලකාර්කේඩ් මගේ මටි භාණ්ඩව දේශීය හා ජාත්‍යන්තර මිලදී ගන්නන්ට ඉදිරිපත් කළා. අද මගේ ශිල්පය මගේ පවුල පෝෂණය කරන අතර අපේ උරුමයත් ජීවන්තව තබනවා.

நான் கே. பத்மசிரி, எங்கள் கிராம பாரம்பரியத்தைத் தொடரும் மண் பானை கலைஞர். நீண்ட காலமாக என் படைப்புகளை விற்று நிலையான வருமானம் பெறுவது கடினமாக இருந்தது.

– K. Padmasiri, Galle

Tradition Meets Opportunity

“I’m Padma Jayanthi, a batik artist carrying my family’s tradition. For years, I struggled to find value for my craft in the local market. Lakarcade recognized my work and brought it to international customers. Now my batik designs provide a stable livelihood for my family.”

මම පද්මා ජයන්ති, පාරම්පරික බැටික් ශිල්පිනියක්. අවුරුදු ගණනාවක් මගේ කලාපාරම්පරික ව්‍යාපාරයට වටිනාකමක් ලබා දීමට මට අසීරු විය. ලකාර්කේඩ් මගේ කාර්යය තක්සේරු කර එය ජාත්‍යන්තර ගනුදෙනුකරුවන් වෙත ගෙන ගියේය. දැන් මගේ බැටික් නිර්මාණ මගේ පවුලට ජීවිකාමය ස්ථාවරතාවයක්ද.

நான் பத்மா ஜயந்தி, எங்கள் பாரம்பரியத்தைத் தொடர்ந்துவரும் படிக் கலைஞர். உள்ளூர் சந்தையில் என் கைவினைக்கு மதிப்பு காண்பது கடினமாக இருந்தது.

– Padma Jayanthi, Kurunegala

Keeping Ambalangoda’s Mask-Making Heritage Alive

“I’m Sarath Kumara, a traditional mask maker from Ambalangoda. For years, it was hard to continue my family craft and support my home. Lakarcade gave me a platform to showcase my masks to the world. Today, my art is my livelihood, and my family’s future is secure.”

මම සරත් කුමාර, අම්බලන්ගොඩ පාරම්පරික මුහුණු කළාකරුවෙක්. අවුරුදු ගණනාවක් පාරම්පරික ශිල්පය පවත්වා ගැනීමත් ගෙදරට උපකාර කිරීමත් අසීරු විය. ලකාර්කේඩ් මට ලෝකයට මගේ මුහුණු පෙන්වීමට වේදිකාවක් ලබා දුන්නා.

நான் சரத் குமாரா, அம்பலங்கொடையில் பாரம்பரிய முகமூடி தயாரிப்பாளர். என் குடும்பத்தின் கைவினையைத் தொடர்வதும் வாழ்வாதாரத்தைப் பாதுகாப்பதும் கடினமாக இருந்தது.

– Sarath Kumara, Ambalangoda

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Proud members of a stronger community.

Connected to respected chambers and international networks that help Sri Lankan creativity travel further.

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Recognition earned through authentic Sri Lankan craft, thoughtful service and the trust of travellers from around the world.

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SLIM Brand Excellence 2024

Awarded by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing for our dedication to preserving local craftsmanship and sharing authentic Sri Lankan heritage with a global audience.

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Awesome staff and superb collection Sehan and Induwaree were so much amazing in helping with out shopping. They were too patiently assisting me in selecting my shop list. Thank you so much. Will give a rating of 10/10. Thank you.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must-Visit Shopping Destination in Colombo! During our trip to Sri Lanka, we visited three Lakarcade branches—the Port City branch, the Union Place flagship branch, and the Southern Expressway branch. We absolutely fell in love with the Union Place flagship store. The variety of products is simply amazing, and one day isn't enough to explore everything it has to offer. From authentic Sri Lankan handicrafts and souvenirs to tea, spices, and locally made gifts, there's something for everyone. What truly made our visit memorable was the outstanding customer service. Manager Shidantha, Dinusha, and the entire team were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always willing to help, making every visit a pleasure. A very special thank you to Bhadra Akki, the owner, for the delicious treats and for looking after us so well throughout our visits. Your warmth, kindness, and genuine hospitality made us feel like family. If you're visiting Sri Lanka and looking for authentic souvenirs and gifts, Lakarcade is a must-visit. The quality of the products, exceptional service, and welcoming atmosphere make it an unforgettable shopping experience. We can't wait to return!
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All Souvenir Shopping under one roof. Lakarcade is a perfect option to shop for all your souvenir needs within Sri Lanka. They had everything we saw in all different places in Sri Lanka. All under one roof with a great variety. We went to the one in Colombo. Special mention to Shanaka he helped us and my kids very patiently to find everything and showed us great options. Anyone visiting look out for him.
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A very worthwhile and enjoyable visit. Though I have visited Sri Lanka on numerous occasions, this was my first visit to Lakarcade. I found an excellent selection of high quality goods. Rating particular mention were three young salesmen, Heshan, Sasindu and Lakshita. They were not intrusive in any way, allowing me to freely move around the store, answering numerous questions I had, and directing me my areas of interest. I commend them for their courtesy and attention.
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Amazing experience! The most wonderful collection of souvenirs and the best staff! The stores are beautifully maintained, the collections are well curated. Special shoutout to Mr. Dilan for going the extra mile. I discovered after getting home to India that there was an issue with one of my products and I contacted them. Dilan reached out to me and was kind enough to get fresh products sent to me through a friend who also happened to be traveling here. A gesture of kindness and customer service that goes far beyond the ordinary! Thank you Dilan and Lakarcade.
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Experience at Lakarkade, port city I visited port city Lakarke. Ms. Sonal, Mr. Chandan and Mr. Heshan were impeccable in their service. Even though few items were limited in quality they were magnanimous in sourcing it from other store and got it to us in 15 mins . That’s the commitment they have for the customers. We are overtly impressed with their behaviour and pleased with their service. I recommend everyone to visit this place
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Awesome experience Ogf helped. Great experience!
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A perfect place for gifts Hello everyone this oroub from Saudi Arabia , i Had a wonderful shopping experience! At lakarcade in staple street A special thanks to ✨Santhil Kumar ✨for being so kind, patient, and helpful. He helped me choose the perfect gifts and made the whole experience enjoyable. The price is so good Highly recommend this store!
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Fantastic experience. Thank you Jude and the rest of the staff. I always visit Lakarcade whenever I’m in Sri Lanka. They have a massive collection of Sri Lankan origin clothing, souvenirs, spices, tea, etc. it’s your one stop shop for all Sri Lankan goods. The quality of their products are excellent and the kind staff makes your shopping experience even more enjoyable. I should specifically mention the Duty Manager Mr. Jude Fernando who helped me very much answering all my questions and suggesting the best products to fit my requirements. Thank you and will visit you again when I’m back in Sri Lanka.
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Wonderful customer service. Wonderful customer service. The staff was incredibly welcoming and very professional and friendly service by the Gayan helped me to find exactly what I was looking for. shop is wonderful and so clean but prices are noticeably higher than other shops.
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great place but a little expensive
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This place is an absolute gem in Colombo for authentic Sri Lankan souvenirs❤️ I loved Lakarcade to the core ❤️ If you are looking for genuine, high-quality souvenirs, this is the place to go everything sold here is exclusively made in Sri Lanka. A special shoutout to Shehan, who went above and beyond to assist me. The entire team is remarkably attentive, polite, and fast. What blew me away was their generosity they even helped me carefully bubble-wrap other souvenirs I had bought elsewhere (terracotta pots)✨ That level of hospitality and accommodation is so rare to find. As a huge bonus, the store and its restrooms are exceptionally clean. I truly loved my experience here and will definitely be coming back on my next trip to Sri Lanka. Highly recommended 🫶🏼
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One stop shop for everything and the girl staff with hijab helped me a lot while also suggesting better options
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Precio para turistas.
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Very good place and service also excellent

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Pure · Aromatic · Timeless traditions

Ceylon tea
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A fragrant passage through the island’s highlands and spice gardens.

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Objects of character, shaped by local hands and enduring stories.

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Rhythm, colour and cloth, made slowly and worn beautifully.

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