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.