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By Journe Pvt Ltd
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 199 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Hear Komathy’s story of preserving Northern Sri Lankan craft traditions.
    • Discover the cultural significance of the Palmyrah palm in Jaffna life
    • Create your own small Palmyrah product to take home as a meaningful souvenir
    • Learn how every part of the Palmyrah tree ("Tree of Life") is used.
    • Sip fresh herbal Odiyal tea served in local palm leaf cups.

Activity location

    • Northern Province
    • Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 185 Aadiyapatham Rd, Jaffna 40000, Sri Lanka
    • Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

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Jaffna: Hands-on Palmyrah Weaving & Tea with Komathy

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
RM 199.45 x 1 AdultRM 199.45
Total
Price is RM 199.45

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Palmyrah weaving workshop
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    Guidance from skilled local artisans
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    All required materials
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    Opportunity to create a small Palmyrah product to take home
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    Welcome drink (traditional herbal tea)
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    Friendly local guide and master weaver
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    Live Palmyrah weaving demonstration
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    Hands-on weaving experience
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    Small woven Palmyrah item to take home
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    Visit to weaver’s workshop
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    Bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Smoking, Smoking indoors
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People with altitude sickness

What you can expect

  • Discover the rich cultural heritage of Northern Sri Lanka through an authentic Palmyrah weaving workshop in Jaffna. This hands-on experience invites you to learn one of the region’s oldest traditional crafts directly from skilled local artisans.

    During the workshop, be introduced to the Palmyrah palm and its deep cultural importance in Jaffna life. Under the guidance of experienced weavers, learn how Palmyrah leaves are prepared, softened, and skillfully woven into traditional household and decorative items.

    This interactive session allows you to actively participate in the weaving process, making it suitable for beginners with no prior experience. Your artisan instructor will demonstrate traditional techniques and assist you step-by-step as you create your own small Palmyrah product to take home as a meaningful souvenir.

    Beyond learning a craft, this experience supports local livelihoods and promotes community-based tourism. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with local people, understand traditional knowledge passed down through generations, and experience Jaffna culture in an authentic and respectful way.

    The workshop takes place in a calm, local setting and includes all required materials. Whether you are a culture lover, a hands-on traveler, or someone looking for a meaningful local experience, this Palmyrah weaving workshop provides a memorable insight into Sri Lanka’s living heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    • Northern Province
    • Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 185 Aadiyapatham Rd, Jaffna 40000, Sri Lanka
    • Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka