Sri Lanka is a densely populated island country in the Indian Ocean. Its documented history covers several thousand years, with evidence of prehistoric human settlements that dates back at least 125,000 years. Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has enabled close cultural interaction between Sri Lanka and India, while its location at a crossroads of maritime routes traversing the Indian Ocean means that Sri Lanka has also been exposed to cultural influences from other Asian civilizations. Given its geographic location and deep harbours, Sri Lanka has long been of great strategic importance – its role as a major trading hub meant that it was known to both Far Easterners and Europeans for millennia.

Sri Lanka is a multinational state, home to diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities. The Sinhalese are the majority of the nation's population. The Tamils, who are a large minority group, have also played an influential role in the island's history. Sri Lankan culture has been influenced primarily by Buddhism and Hinduism, and the more recent experience of nearly 150 years under British colonialism. While contemporary Sri Lankans have a high literacy rate and advanced health standards, an ongoing economic crisis has resulted in the collapse of the currency, rising inflation, and a humanitarian crisis due to a severe shortage of essentials. As you browse our store, look for eco cleaning brushes made from natural fibers, along with baskets, spices, and food kits.