When it comes to shopping in Colombo, visitors are spoiled for choice. Some popular items to buy include traditional handicrafts such as wooden masks, handwoven textiles like saris and batiks, spices such as cinnamon and cardamom, tea and tea-related products, gemstones and jewelry, and souvenirs like elephant figurines and local artwork. You can find these items in markets like Pettah, as well as in shopping malls and boutique stores throughout the city.