{"id":276,"date":"2018-10-17T18:22:40","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T18:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecuni.org\/certification\/?page_id=276"},"modified":"2018-11-21T11:53:06","modified_gmt":"2018-11-21T11:53:06","slug":"what-to-sell-from-your-online-store-from-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ecuni.org\/certification\/what-to-sell-from-your-online-store-from-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT TO SELL FROM YOUR ONLINE STORE FROM SRI LANKA"},"content":{"rendered":"
\u201cIt\u2019s time of Globalization, so think Global not Local\u201d<\/h6>\n

When choosing products to sell online, one could either opt to sell those that are in demand or create a demand for your products. Accordingly, while some sellers may have steady or increasing sales as per marketplaces sales trends, some others could witness ups and downs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Always try to be unique, as if you try to sell products which whole word is selling then you might sometimes get benefit sometime not. But if you sell something unique and different you will be winner of that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now the question is how to find unique things, well things which are common for you can be unique for people in United States, Germany, France etc. \u00a0For example a Wood Furnitures (Shown in picture below ) are common for people in Sri Lanka but this handcrafted art is very attractive and unique for western people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Similar way you can find various arts and handicrafts around you which are very unique and demanding by western people. Let us tell you more about Sri Lankan Handicrafts which are in very high demand into western world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Art and craft is an integral part of the lives of Sri Lankans. Blessed with a rich cultural heritage that is reflected in the intricacy of its handicrafts, Sri Lanka is a true blue shopper’s paradise. Handicraft is about processing materials by hand with hand tools. The results can be helpful things or decorative things. The materials utilized in the product are natural, industrially processed or maybe recycled. The models of the product are ancient, revised traditional or fashionable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wood Carving<\/h2>\n

The skilled craftsmen utilize their unique talents to bring out the beauty of the materials used. The wood used is from old discarded frames and structures over 200 years in age. Purchases can be shipped to anywhere<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mirrors<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Small lamps<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Wall hangings<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Photo frames<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. \u00a0 \u00a0 Candle Stands<\/li>\n
  6. \u00a0 \u00a0 Statues & Sculptures<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Masks<\/h2>\n

    Masks are deeply connected to healing rituals in Sri Lanka. Known as \u201cDevil Dances\u201d, the drama-performances tell an elaborate story of fighting diseases brought about by \u201cyakkas\u201d or devils.<\/p>\n

    Masks are a facial decorative wear in Sri Lankan dancing. The performance-dances using masks mean to cure diseases and ward off evil spirits.<\/p>\n

    Most masks are made of a light wood called Kaduru and are carved into various characters. They are not dissimilar to Balinese masks\u00a0and are a commanding presence.<\/p>\n

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    Batik<\/h2>\n

    Originally from Indonesia, the art of making batik was introduced to Sri Lanka by the Dutch. There are numerous factories and small workshops around Sri Lanka, who produce large quantities of batik clothes, decorative homewares and pictures.<\/p>\n

    Batik is a time consuming process which consists of applying wax to non-dye areas. After each dyeing, you need to set the colour in the fabric. You wash out the old wax and apply new wax for the next dyeing.<\/p>\n

    With this time-consuming process, the number of colours is an indicator of how much work was required. The more colours there are, the more time it took!<\/p>\n

    I have a more detailed blog post about the art of batik<\/p>\n

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    Gems<\/h2>\n

    Sri Lanka is famed for the high quality of its precious and semi-precious gems. There is excellent craftsmanship in cutting and designing modern jewellery. Coupled with modern technology, this means you can get beautiful jewellery in Sri Lanka. There are 2 jewellery traditions: Galle specialises\u00a0on cutting precious stones and you can find intricate metal work, including silver, in Kandy.<\/p>\n

    There are many different types of stones in Sri Lanka including Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Topaz, Zircon, Quartz, Sapphire and Ruby.<\/p>\n

    Most of gem extraction sites are around Ratnapura, however previous gems and jewellery are available for sale in all the tourist centres. Now, it can be tricky to pick out good operators from shoddy ones, unless you are knowledgeable about gems yourself. The Sri Lankan government has\u00a0 a\u00a0registry of accredited sellers<\/a>\u00a0to help you choose.<\/p>\n

    I bought some jewellery at a place called Isiri in Kandy. There is a fully operational lapidary studio and a gem museum, so you can get an understanding of the process from beginning to end.<\/p>\n

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    Of course, there is a strong commercial push and they are more than happy to show off their best sapphires. These can be very expensive and I would recommend to stick to semi-precious stones. I also had a sapphire ring redesigned and they did a very good job. I don\u2019t know much about lapidary or buying gems, nor do I have a big budget. So I was always going to remain cautious but I am now very happy with the blue topaz ring I bought and the remodelled sapphire ring my parents bought in Sri Lanka some forty years ago. The semi-precious stones, such as topaz, amethyst or aquamarine are quite affordable and not as much a risk as the sapphires or rubies.<\/p>\n

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    Lace Making<\/h2>\n

    Introduced as a pastime by Dutch women, lacemaking was turned into a household industry, mostly around the South Western Coast, around Galle and Weligama. It\u2019s fascinating to see women handle the lace making tools to create intricate patterns.<\/p>\n

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    So you can easily find local handicraft and make items by yourself or buy ready made items and list them to your store .<\/p>\n

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    Now you understand about finding unique things to sell, so that your store will stand out among others. Let\u2019s discuss about factors to be taken care of during deciding what to sell.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Factors to consider when deciding on a product to sell online<\/h2>\n

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    1. Find out which products are being manufactured within your state. Apart from cost-effectiveness, these could be more popular and available in more variants.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Decide on the price range depending on the product range in different marketplaces. The price should neither be too high nor too low.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Do not sell low quality products.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Choose non-fragile and easy to ship products because those products are going to be shipped to different locations and you can avoid headaches about the products breaking during shipment.<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Smaller the product smaller the storage space. If you have space limitations, it is better to opt for smaller products that require less storage space.<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Consider shelf life of the product. One with a shorter shelf life would need to be sold immediately to avoid wastage.<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Avoid seasonal goods (like knit wear) for continuous sales. Or understand this and build a catalog for each season and rotate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Factors to consider when buying\/sourcing your products<\/h2>\n

      Choosing the right products to sell online involves finding the products that you can buy, sell and ship easily (and profitably). If creating your own products is not what you desire, you can consider working directly with a manufacturer or a drop-shipper.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Buying products from a drop-shipper<\/h3>\n

      Drop-shipping allows you to list products, take orders and pass those orders to your drop-shipper. The drop-shipper packages the item sold and ships it to the customer who ordered it. In most cases, the customer thinks the product came directly from your store and don\u2019t get to know that a drop-shipper is involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Drop shipping is one of the best choices for eCommerce merchants due to these benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n