Barefoot

Top choice in Colombo


Designer Barbara Sansoni’s beautifully laid out shop, located in an old villa, is justly popular for its bright hand-loomed textiles, which are fashioned into bedspreads, cushions, serviettes and other household items (or sold by the metre). You’ll also find textile-covered notebooks, lampshades and albums, and a large selection of stylish, simple (but not cheap) clothing. There's also a lovely courtyard cafe.

Within the much-lauded designer shop is an excellent book department. This is where you’ll find a carefully selected range of locally published books, the full range of Michael Ondaatje’s works and much more.