Waruna Antiques

Wonderful experience at Waruna Antiques! The collection is truly impressive, with a beautiful range of unique and authentic pieces. The quality and craftsmanship of the antiques are exceptional, and each item has its own charm and history. The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful in guiding us through the collection. A perfect place for anyone who appreciates timeless pieces and great service. Highly recommended!

Waruna Antiques isn’t just a shop—it’s a curated collection shaped by genuine passion. The moment you step inside, you feel like you’ve entered a different era - every corner is filled with character, history, and quiet beauty. The variety of items is truly impressive. From delicate jewelry pieces that seem to carry stories of their own, to rare and unusual artifacts, each object feels carefully chosen rather than just displayed. What made the experience even more special was the owner. He has a warm, welcoming presence that instantly puts you at ease. There’s something naturally magnetic about him- he doesn’t just sell antiques, he connects you with them. He’s knowledgeable without being overwhelming, and you can feel how much he truly loves what he does. This is the kind of place you don’t just visit once. You come back, knowing you’ll notice something new every time.

One of a kind! This magical place is full of amazing things from very old to old. The owner, Waruna knows the (hi)story to almost every item (there‘s a lot) of his shop and is so friendly you instantly feel at home. He even offered me tea and gave me a little present after i left. Make sure to not miss out on this gem.

Such a great hidden gem in Kandy. The owner as per other reviews really is the reason that sets this antique store above any others I've visited. Upon entering we were immediately welcomed with such a warm energy from the owner and his family. We loved that he proceeded to tell us that we are welcome to open any drawer or display cabinet and look every nook and cranny as we pleased, furthermore he gave us a history of many of the items he had collected. Such a cool store- even if you don't intend on buying it's just nice to walk around for a shot llrt visit. Sri Lanka so far for us has been amazing simply from the people and this is very apparent in Waruna Antiques. The owner has such a great energy. On my travels in different countries, when shopping sometimes the owner(s) will turn their nose up at tourists who decide not to spend and just wish to browse. I've found these stores are generally ones who claim to be "factories" and are normally offering drivers or taxis a commission to bring tourists. These I have found (imo) to be tourist traps with exaggerated prices. We made only small purchase, but this was appreciated by the owner and tbh we felt no pressure from the owner to buy at all. A small discount was even applied without even us asking. We bought because this item took my wife's eye, not because we felt obliged or pressured. It shall be proudly displayed in our cabinet back home in the UK. Shop local and shop independent- like Waruna Antiques. To the owner- thanks again for the shop tour and history behind your business and family. Lots of posting energy from your UK Punjabi customers. ✌🏽

Uncanny collection of numerous authentic Antiques of Kandy’s past, from the times of the Kandyan kingdom to the 500 year colonial period. The owner Waruna runs the world famous Samadhi Centre for meditation 🧘‍♂️ too. Highly Recommended !

We had a great time in the shop — the owner and his family were super nice, and we had wonderful conversations and bought a beautiful ring ☺️ We were treated to a very delicious cup of tea! Highly recommended! ☺️

Amazing shop, very interesting to look around. They offered us tea which was delightful to have whilst exploring. Lots of gems

We stopped by Waruna Antiques since it was near our homestay, and ended up spending 4 hours there! Dense, multi level space with things everywhere. Every drawer full of more and more interesting whatnots. Endless exploration. This is totally my type of store! We ended up buying all sorts of eclectic stuff from cheap to expensive. We also enjoyed having tea with the owner, Waruna himself. He knows every item in his store, and can tell you the story of any object that catches your eye. He is a walking encyclopedia. I love this little bronze Kali that I bought there!