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Beautiful lacework made right here. The shop teaches local women dying crafts and en-
sures them a fair price for their work. Even if you're not buying, pop in to witness the pro-
cess of making lace. Ask about the excellent lace- and paper-making classes. The small
cafe is a treat.
Old Railway
BOUTIQUE
An eclectic shop with a fine cafe upstairs, look for all manner of tasteful (yet not pricey)
locally made clothes, decor items and souvenirs.
Barefoot
ARTS & CRAFTS
11am-5pm Sun)
Stylish takes on local clothing, jewellery, high-quality house decorations, crafts and gifts
are the hallmarks of the Galle outlet of this excellent chain of shops. The topic section has
an excellent selection of Sri Lanka-centric titles.
Stick No Bills
ART
Postcards and posters covering Sri Lanka through the decades. Many of the beautiful vin-
tage airline images for Ceylon sell a tropical paradise of fantasy.
Olanda Antiques
ANTIQUES
A vast Aladdin's cave of antique furniture and clocks that stopped ticking in 1929 are
among the treasures you'll find in this Dutch colonial house. There's also an attached cafe.
Orchid House
JEWELLERY
A teashop with a sideline in jewellery and the sweet smells of incense.