Sri Lanka is indeed a land like no other with many wonderful delights to be experienced by the visitors in the forms of magnificent beaches, wonderful historical ruins and structures, appealing traditions and cultures of the locals as well as unique and quaint local handicrafts of intricate beauty.
An industry that has been flourishing in Sri Lanka since days of old is the mask making industry. The somewhat scary, but wonderfully colourful masks that are fondly used by the locals in festivals and as decorations in the houses and also frequently for performances, are lovingly crafted by the hand of the local craftsman. The process of mask making is interesting to observe as the vision of the craftsman comes to life under the influence of a skilfully handled chisel. The transformation of the lifeless, colourless pieces of wood to beautiful creations of art can be carefully observed in Sri Lanka.
In Ambalangoda a Mask Museum that has been committed to crafting intricate masks for generations is found. The Ariyapala and Sons Mask Museum is indeed a place that must be visited when in Sri Lanka where a mask museum, mask showroom and mask making workshop are all found under one roof. Many masks of traditional significance are on display here with descriptions about each so a visitor can easily find himself being acquainted with the queer faces that gaze at them in their numbers here.
Apart from masks many wooden carvings and ornaments are also crafted here and can be purchased at quite reasonable prices to be taken away as perfect souvenirs of this island country of sheer beauty. The Ariyapala and Sons Mask Museum can be easily found, located on the Colombo – Galle main road.
When in this land of sheer splendour, luxury to be found in Sri Lanka boutique hotels such as Saman Villas Bentota can certainly be counted upon to ensure that your holiday is spent amid luxury and comforts truly sublime. This facility will undoubtedly sweep you off your feet with the star class service standards and exceptional levels of opulence while also giving you the opportunity to explore the country’s coastal belt with its many wonderful fascinations to ensure that your holiday is truly a memorable one.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.