A colouring book built around mandalas — the circular, symmetrical patterns that radiate out from a central point and have long been drawn and filled in as a form of focused, repetitive work. Books of this kind carry printed outlines on each page, left blank for the reader to colour in with pencils, fine liners or pens.
The publisher, M. D. Gunasena & Co. (Pvt) Ltd, is an established Colombo house producing books in Sinhala and English, including educational and general titles for schools and home use.
Mandala colouring appeals to adults and older children alike, and the designs suit anyone who likes slow, detailed handwork — sitting with a page for an hour at a stretch rather than finishing it quickly. Because the content is visual, there is no language barrier to speak of, which makes it a straightforward gift for someone abroad.
Worth considering if you are buying for a quiet-handed teenager, an adult who colours to unwind, or a classroom looking for a calm activity. If you prefer to work in ink or marker, test a corner first, as papers in colouring books vary in how much they take.
- Publisher: M. D. Gunasena & Co. (Pvt) Ltd
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