Watch a skilled brass worker slowly shape a piece of metal into a splendid selection of treasures guaranteed to enthrall and amaze. Inquire at your Sri Lanka beach resort about organizing tours to this fascinating artists’ workshop, and the Ranna 212 is considered one of the best Tangalle hotels from which to launch your discover tours of the island. Stop over in the charming little township of Andulmaduwa, which is renowned for its spectacular brass work that finds its way into every Sri Lankan home, temple, or other building that must be blessed. You will get to see a dedicated brass worker skillfully work the formless lump of metal into stunning lamps of various sizes that wink and gleam in the light. These light-holders are popular souvenirs, and you will be able to get them for special prices directly from the source! Choose from a wide variety of unique brass lamps of differing sizes and shapes that feature in a traditional ceremony of lighting an oil lamp during auspicious occasions to invite divine blessings.

 

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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