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Angulmaduwa Brassworkers |
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Angulmaduwa is a village of traditional artisans and is believed to be where
brass making began in Sri Lanka. Iron-smelting and steel-tempering have been
recorded as being practiced in this area since ancient times.
Located on the way to Mulkirigala, a stop at
Angulmaduwa provides an opportunity for a traveller to see a group of dedicated
traditional artisans at work, producing high quality traditional brassware.
These items are popular souveniers from the area and can be purchased at
reasonable prices from the artisans themselves.
Most
popular are the various types of lamps; standing or hanging models. The hanging
lamps are commonly made in the shapes of birds, elephants and barrel shapes. The
standing lamps which are cast in brass include tall lamps, lamps with branches
and specially designed ceremonial lamps. Sri Lankans believe that lighting of an
oil lamp is auspicious at important occasions and commonly use these brass lamps
for that purpose. |
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