LAKSALA

History of Laksala

Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board was established on the 17th of January 1983, under the National Crafts Council & allied Institutions Act No. 35 of 1982. The Sri Lankan Handicrafts Board is better known as “LAKSALA” is a state corporation under the Ministry of Rural Industries and Self Employment Promotion is set up to preserve and develop traditional skill of the craftsmen. The Board is dealing with nearly 3500 leading master craftsmen/entrepreneurs who are producing handicraft item at Rural/Cottage industry level. “LAKSALA” is the only state owned handicraft marketing organization in Sri Lanka deals with provision of training to craftsmen and marketing and export promotion of handicrafts. The board handles 140 Training centers, 23 sales outlets and 14 provincial purchasing points for the purpose of achieving its objectives.

Laksala has witnessed numerous changes with an ever-growing list of products on sale. Today Laksala operates through 12 branches located island wide and offer the widest variety of all Sri Lankan products at a reasonable price. Most importantly, Laksala enables the numerous industries that supply goods to it to stay both profitable and in business. Today you will find an eclectic blend of items ranging from selections of beautifully packaged tea and spices to, colorful batik ware to an elaborate collection of art and craft as well as the finest collection of traditional Sri Lankan Gems and Jewellery. Laksala is therefore your one stop guide and a visit to one of our stores feels like you visited ‘All of Sri Lanka!’

Sourcing

Laksala follows a rigorous selection process when it comes to the sourcing of products for its stores. Because Laksala plays a nationally important role of fostering the arts and crafts of the island, its products are sourced from the most authentic of manufacturers. Therefore, you can count on Laksala to offer you the most genuine and traditionally crafted items wherever possible. The goods are sourced from throughout the island and sometimes from multiple sources to offer you, our valued customers the very best in product and price. Over the years we have been able to increase the list of items on sale and even bring back certain product types that were all but wiped away.

Laksala Vision

To continue to be the leader in the gift and souvenir market in Sri Lanka.

Laksala Mission

Be a commercially viable, socially responsible marketing organization which creates opportunities for rural products to enter mega – markets, thereby enhancing the growth potential of the gift and souvenir category and adding value to the tourism sector.

Laksala Location

Laksala main office located at Thummulla and has 12 different locations all around Sri Lanka.

Welipanna | Katubaddha | Battaramulla | Nuwara Eliya

Most recently Laksala took its first step towards establishing an international showroom chain. Sala Global have join together to open their first showroom in Dubai Global village.

Online Shopping & International Shipping

We are delighted to inform you that our online Shopping Cart and International Shipping Platform which is www.salaglobal.com. This means you can browse our website and take your picks as you wish and send them to friends and family, anywhere in the world or have something tasteful delivered straight to your doorstep, wherever you maybe.