Sri Lanka has an abundance of traditional arts and crafts. These goods are manufactured using age-old techniques, tools and natural indigenous materials either by dedicated crafts men in their abode or occassionally at rural craft centres or cottage industries.  A marked degree of regional specialization exists, based on the availability of raw materials as well as other factors such as royal patronage in the past and demand for the product. Arts and crafts covers a wide spectrum and includes the following; Brasswork- wrought iron work which is mainly found in the kandyan Provinces (Central Province). Silverware - 'Elugoda,' in the Kandyan region is famous for manufacturing ornately carved and filigree jewellery, trinket boxes, tea sets, candle stands etc. Reed, rush, bamboo & rattan ware- 'Weweldeniya,' the town which literally means ' city of reeds,' has these items in bulk and the little outlets on either side of the road are filled with mats, baskets and many more items including sofa sets. This town is situated on the kandy-Colombo main road. Coir goods - Items made out of coconut fibre inclusive of mats and rugs. Dumbara Mats - In the past mat weaving in the Dumbara Valley ( Kandy province) was considered a necessary craft to be practiced by every female villager. Today, mat weaving is still popular among villagers but it largely functions as a cottage indutry with few establishes sales outlets. Weavers generally market their mats at festivals, fairs and pilgrimage sites. lacquer ware - again a highly localised Kandyan craft.The 'lac' pigments are obtained from resins collected from forests. The boiled down lacquer is applied expertly by finger-nail or by revolving lathe. Masks- Sri Lanka's folk dances and dramas are replete witha plethora of vibrant masks, Mainly available in the Southern Provinces and Kandy. Batik Textiles - The wax resist dyeing technique of Indonesian origin, is available in destinctive Sri Lankan designs. Many outlets are available which cater to the many intersting forms of batik; Handloom textiles- Woven sarees, sarongs and household linen etc Lace - A predominant Southern craft handed down by the Dutch and known as 'Beralu' lace making particularly in the Galle area. Drums and musical instruments- A wide range of traditional drums and flutes. Pottery - Terra-cotta 9 low fired) doemstic pottery, tiles, vases, ornaments and many more. Wood carving - An ancient craft in Sri Lanka which continues to thrive and include many items such as wall plaques, ornaments, ebony elephants, trays, tables.  These items are available in the following handicraft department stores as well as many tourist friendly shops in Sri Lanka Buddhi Batiks 301 Maradana Road, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka Workshop: Buddhi Batiks, Koswadiya, Marawila, Sri Lanka. Crescat Boulevard, Basement Level Tel: 11 5511439 Bandaranaike International Airport No. 203,Kollonnawa Road Wellampitiya  Sri Lanka Phone : ?+94 11 2572311  [more] Henry Batiks Kandy Road, Kalalpitiya, Sri Lanka. Tel: 94-33-2285018 Fax: 94-33-2285018, 94-33-2285091 Email : henrya@sltnet.lk Laksala - Main outlet  No 60, York Street, Colombo 01 Tel: 0094 - 11- 2323513/14 www.laksala.lk Viskam Nivasa No 125, Baddhaloka Mw, Thummula Junction, Colombo Tel :00 94 -11- 2580579 Kandy - 05, Sangharaja Mw, Kandy Tel :00 94 - 081 - 2222087 Galle - 7A, Sea Street,Galle Tel : 0094 - 091-2222783 Lakmedura 113, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07 Tel :00 94-11-2328900 Paradise Road 12, Alfred House Gardens, Colombo 03 Tel :0094-11-2686043 Odel 101 Rosemead Place Colombo 7 Tel : 011 571 0200 - 011 267 0901 Fax : 011 533 7855 E-mail : moil@eodel.com Arts & Crafts Ltd 6, Leyden Bastion Rd, Colombo 01. Tel : 0094 - 11-2422023 Lakpahana Rajakeeya Mawatha, Colombo 07