Where to buy authentic Kandyan dancing costumes.

They sell incredibly high quality, artisan crafted metallic headdresses, brass jewelry, and the intricate beaded chest pieces exactly like the ones worn by the professional performers in the evening shows.

You can also find specialized tailor shops in the small streets behind the Temple of the Tooth. These shops supply the local dance academies and can custom make the white and red ruffled garments to fit you perfectly.