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Sunflower Arts and Crafts

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Yathramulla Road, Bentota, Sri Lanka, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
798778 80.063688 6.689902
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About About the place

Sunflower Arts and Crafts is a family-run business located near Bentota, Sri Lanka, specializing in the creation and sale of traditional Sri Lankan handicrafts. Visitors can observe artisans handcrafting items, browse a large showroom featuring wood carvings, batiks, masks, leather goods, and stone carvings, and purchase souvenirs directly from the source. The establishment is known for its warm hospitality, lack of aggressive sales tactics, and willingness to offer discounts. Many guests appreciate the opportunity to witness the craftsmanship firsthand and support local artisans. The location is somewhat off the beaten path, often requiring a tuk-tuk ride, but is considered well worth the effort by those who visit.

Best for

This attraction is best suited for travelers interested in authentic Sri Lankan arts and crafts, souvenir shopping, and supporting local artisans. It appeals to those who appreciate handcrafted items and enjoy observing traditional techniques.

Best season

The dry season (December to March) offers the most pleasant weather for visiting.

Best time to visit

Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends. Mid-morning or early afternoon is recommended to avoid potential heat and crowds.

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Accessibility

Accessibility information is limited. The location is a villa with gardens, suggesting potential uneven surfaces. It's advisable to inquire directly about wheelchair accessibility before visiting. The workshop area may have limited accessibility due to the nature of the work.

Kid friendly

The shop offers educational toys and carvings that may appeal to children. However, the workshop area contains tools and materials that require supervision. Stroller access may be limited due to potential uneven surfaces.

Pet friendly

Unknown. It's best to inquire directly.

Food facilities/restaurants/cafes

There are no dedicated food facilities onsite. Restrooms are available for customer use.

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  • Yathramulla Road, Bentota, Sri Lanka, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
  • +94 34 2 275563

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GyorfiEndre
Bentota
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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ViktoriaFinnbogadottir
Bentota
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!. The [sight.name] is home to a huge collection of art pieces and painting, few of which are really renowned and popular. We got this amazing opportunity to visit this place, get to know the history associated with it and see everything. As an art student and lover, this place was a heaven for me.

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AlmaFredriksson
Bentota
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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JeoffroiDostie
Bentota
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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EetuSantti
Bentota
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Visiting this awesome place has been such an awesome and pleasant experience. I was not hoping for it to go so well for me but it turned out the place and the people are simply great. Loved it here and will surely come back again.

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GergelyMartuska
Bentota
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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