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Buying traditional Sri Lankan clothes in Pettah for temple visits

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Sophia V.•2715 rep•2
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We need to buy white clothes to visit the temples properly tomorrow. Where in Pettah market is the best place to buy cheap, lightweight white cotton pants and shirts.

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Sophia V.•2715 rep•2

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Head straight to Main Street in Pettah. The entire street is lined with textile shops. Look for shops like "Fashion Bug" or the smaller unbranded stalls selling white cotton or linen. A simple white sarong or loose cotton trousers should cost no more than 1000 to 1500 LKR. Remember to haggle a little if there are no price tags.

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Amali W.•3050 rep•1

Awesome, we bought some great linen pants for 1200 rupees. Thanks!

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Sophia V.•2715 rep•2

Make sure it is actual cotton! The cheap polyester stuff will make you sweat endlessly in the temple heat.

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Ethan J.•4005 rep•2

You can also just buy a standard white National Dress shirt. It looks very respectful and is incredibly airy.

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