The Lace Lady

Weligama is known for its lacework. Before the tsunami, tourists used to line up outside Leela Lace, on the main coastal road, to buy delicately woven tablecloths and napkins. A full-size tablecloth could take up to six months to weave,...

By washingtonpost.com | February 23, 2005; 12:24 PM ET | Comments (2)