Kandyan Art Association

Kandyan Art Association The Kandyan Art Association was formed in 1882 with the mission of uplifting traditional crafts in t

The Kandyan Art Association was formed in 1882 with the mission of uplifting traditional crafts of the Kandyan districts by providing regular work to those employed in these crafts and a platform for the sale of products. In 1919 the KAA was incorporated as a public trust, and is now administered by the Government Agent of Kandy district and the committee of management. From its inception, the mai

n strength of the KAA has been that it deals directly with traditional craftsman, through this high quality standards are maintained while the profits go straight to the creators of the goods and not middlemen. The fixed (and affordable) prices, and the extensive collection of craft items featuring authentic Kandyan designs, all housed in the historic KAA building, makes it an ideal stop over for the serious collector and the souvenir hunter. On the spacious verandas of the historic building, the demonstrating room gives a valuable insight into how these traditional craft works are created. Veteran craftsmen and women demonstrate the age old skills and techniques passed from generation to generation, that go into creating these masterworks. For the visitor hoping to experience the rich tapestry of Sri Lankan dance traditions, the daily cultural show at the Kandyan cultural center is a feast of color and spectacle. With a rich history of over a hundred and twenty years, and a continuing dedication to promoting the traditional crafts of a bygone age, the KAA remains a valuable stop over for any traveler visiting Kandy.

30/12/2016

We are back at Greenwich Market tomorrow (Friday 30th). Last outing of 2016!

09/12/2016

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Close-up of the Dumbara weaving loom. Dumbara is the name of the region in Sri Lanka where this handicraft is practised. A few threads are pulled from the shank of fibres, inserted into a small hole in the Wema (a long smooth stick) which is then pushed across the weft to make a new line of the pattern.
Date 2 April 2012, 09:20:28
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Author Jayaratnekandy

Kandyan Art Association., No. 72, Sangaraja Mawatha, Kandy (almost at the rear end of the Maligawa – Temple of the Tooth...
29/11/2016

Kandyan Art Association., No. 72, Sangaraja Mawatha, Kandy (almost at the rear end of the Maligawa – Temple of the Tooth Relic and can be reached by walking along the lake road from the “Ulpenge” situated at the Southern entrance.Only five minutes walk from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. (Sinhala: ශ්‍රී දළදා මාළිගාව)), ☎ 094 81 2223100, [7]. from 9. 00 a. m. to 5. 00 p. m.. A center for traditional arts and crafts with a government-sponsored sales room and fixed prices. The building in which the Kandyan Art Association is currently housed is over 175 years old. Despite its varied uses over the years, the building has retained its unique character over the last two centuries and today serves not only as the Association’s art gallery and sales outlet, but also a site for the demonstration of a range of production activities, including hand loom weaving, dumbara mat weaving, and wood carving. Entrance free.
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18/11/2016

Had a great time at the Herne Hill Christmas sale last weekend! These beautiful natural lacquer pots were very popular. Available at Greenwich Market tomorrow.

14/03/2016
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05/02/2016

Woodcarving in a village near Kandy. These floral designs are often used on furniture and traditional Sri Lankan decorative panels above doors and windows

22/12/2015

It was a busy Friday and Saturday at Greenwich Market, and now there is just one trading day left before Christmas - Wednesday 23rd. Why not grab one of these lovely Dumbara weave cushion covers to cosy up with on the sofa? Last few remaining…

Address

No. 72, Sangaraja Mawatha
Kandy
20000

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+94 81 2223100

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