Colorful, dramatic fabrics designer garments in a wax resist dyeing technique of Indonesian origin but distinctly Sri Lankan Design. The batik tradition based on the cultural tradition of Sri Lanka. There are vivid colourful batik styles in Sri Lanka. There are Batik cloths scarves, Wall hanging make in the rural areas. The men and women make the batik items in rural area.
Some of the best and most original are madein the west coast towns of Marawaila, Mahawewa and Ambalangoda. Batik pictures start from about Rs 200, go up to well over Rs.1000. Batik is also used for a variety of clothing items. |
