Ranjiths Carving and Batik Museum, Western Province, Sri Lanka
4.5 (9 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #7 in Kalutara Speciality Museums • Art Museums
Best place to visit
I have selected this place for make my assignment. The owner, Mr. Ranjith is one of greatest artist in batik products and wood cravings. His shop is filled with thousand greatest artistic creations. he is very friendly and explain his story from his childhood. I think that he is the best wood craving artist in kalutara area. He doesn't annoy you to buy his products. Best place to visit
Address
Laksiri Station Road Beachfront next to Royal Palms Hotel, Mahawaskaduwa, Kalutara 12000 Sri Lanka
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Sunday, May 12, 2024, 5:15
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4.5 based on (9 reviews)
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5mtannahill2016 5:00 PM Jun 10, 2017
the woodcarvers paradise
we found this little shop on the beach,packed full of lovely woodcarvings, we ended up spending a lot of time there drinking tea and chatting with Ranjith and his wife.walked out with 4 lovely wall masks at a bargain price,and some new friends.
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4Pronto132 5:00 PM Feb 20, 2016
Like a Museum!
I came upon this shop only because we were walking on the beach, as there are no signs anywhere! Ranjith's shop was decimated by the Tsunami, but since then he has restocked his damaged showrooms with incredible carvings he himself or his students made themselves. The shop is shockingly packed with every sort of mask, elephant, hindu god and other religious statues as well, in one showroom after another. Then you discover the batiks he makes by himself, clothes sewn by his wife Sujeeva, and paintings he does free hand. He does not advertise, nor does he allow drivers or beachboys to bring people, so he is able to sell cheaper than everywhere!! You won't be disappointed!!
