Brass

For millennia, Sri Lanka has produced and passed down the ancient technique of brass processing from generation to generation. Such communities can still be found mostly in Kandy in the central highlands and Hambantota in the south.

Brassware is quite popular in Sri Lanka, and practically every family owns at least one piece of brassware. Traditional oil lamps, which come in a variety of styles, are essential. They are used in all inauguration ceremonies as well as special events.
Other well-known items include elephant sculptures, bells, small decorations, candleholders, vases, and Buddha and deity figurines.