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Dikwella Lace Museum, Sri Lanka Holidays

This is an authentic and fair trade craft experience that cannot be missed if you are staying in the south of Sri Lanka. The Dikwella Lace Centre was set up by The Travel Foundation, a UK charity, along with the Responsible Tourism Partnership in Sri Lanka. The lace centre has been successful in reviving the traditional craft of lace making, thereby securing the livelihoods of traditional lace makers, and giving training and scholarship opportunities to disadvantaged women. The women of Dikwella village have been famous for generations for their traditional lace-making techniques, using ‘beeralu’ (bobbins). During a visit to the lace centre you will have the opportunity to watch the local craftswomen create beautiful lace products during their demonstrations, explore the small lace museum, learn how important lace has been to Dikwella and then have a browse around the shop. You can choose from a wide range of quality lace products, from tablecloths to lampshades, even children’s toys. Entry to the Dikwella Lace Centre is free, with any purchase you make in the shop directly benefitting local lace-maker livelihoods.

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