Gifts for Loved Ones Living Abroad
When your friends and family are living abroad, you know how it is, right? You miss each other and they miss home.
If you’ve got Lanka in your heart, you always feel that little tug, that quiet longing for home. When our people are far off, that feeling gets louder. So, let’s gift them something that brings back those little moments and makes them feel like they’re back, even for just a little while. Whenever you meet them again surprise them with a piece of home.
I’ve found some fun and heartwarming gifts that’ll make them say, ‘Aneh this reminds me of home’. You can always get inspired by this list and find your own unique gifts that have ‘Lanka’ written all over them.
The Sinhala and Tamil Alphabet Tea and Coffee Sets
When people are living away from home, it’s the little things that matter, isn’t it? Like, just seeing familiar letters or a design that reminds you of home. The alphabet tea set from Paradise Road is an amazing gift for loved ones living abroad. It’s not a big gesture, but it’s something. Something they’d see every day while having their tea. Just a little reminder, a quiet happy thought of Lanka every day when they wake up.
Price range – LKR 3160 – LKR 7570
Shop here: https://www.paradiseroad.lk/pots-cups-saucers/624-tamil-alp-cereal-bowl-5250.html
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Artisan Kandyan Playing Cards
Picture this, your friend is having a game night with their new foreign friends. Instead of the usual boring plain cards, they pull out… Kandyan playing cards.
Plus, it’s a good talking point. They can explain the designs, tell their friends stories about Kandyan kings and queens. Just a bit of Lankan royalty, mixed in with a good old card game.
Price – LKR 5750
Shop here: https://pendi.lk/store/product.php?SKU=10007640
‘Party like a Sri Lankan’ Coasters
Nobody parties like Sri Lankans! Wherever you may be, the ‘baila old arrack’ party vibes will follow. As a small reminder of the ‘podi’ shots you had together in Sri Lanka, you can gift them this set of coasters that have famous baila lingo. Every time they put a shot they will remember you.
Price – LKR 4500
Shop here: https://pendi.lk/store/product.php?SKU=10007911
Sri Lankan Map Poster
The Sri Lankan map poster from Original Source and Supply is more than just a piece of art—it’s a connection to the island you carry in your heart. Gift this to your friends and family so that they can hang it in their living room, office, or bedroom.
Every time they glance at it, they’ll remember the beaches, the mountains, and the cities they love. It’s a simple yet powerful way to keep the island close, no matter where they are in the world.
Price – A3 LKR 4500, A2 LKR 6000
Shop here: https://originalsourceandsupply.com/products/sri-lanka-map?_pos=1&_sid=21116f2bb&_ss=r
T-shirts from Shop Cuban
Who doesn’t love a good T-shirt that speaks to their roots? Shop Cuban’s Sri Lanka-themed tees are perfect for anyone who wants to wear their love for the island proudly. The ‘Aiyo’ t-shirt is iconic and pretty famous. It’s such a brilliant gift because no one else in the world says ‘Aiyo’ like we do. They have a good collection of unique Sri Lankan phrases printed on good quality t-shirts. I think this is an awesome gift for anyone living abroad.
Price range – LKR 2000 – LKR 3500
Shop Here: https://www.instagram.com/shop.cuban/
Distance can be hard, but these small reminders can make it feel like home is never too far away. So, why not send something that’ll put a smile on their face and make them feel like they’re right back in Lanka, even if just for a moment? After all, no matter where they are, a piece of home is always close to the heart.
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