Shopping in Sri Lanka can take many forms haggling with a handicraft-seller while sunbathing on the beach choosing fruit from the traditional village store, 'the kade' while side-stepping sacks of rice or checking out the bargain-priced latest international fashions (Sri Lanka is a major garment exporter) Some of the best things to buy in Sri Lanka are handwoven items, Moonstone carvings, Buddha figurines, and Ayurvedic products