Traveling to Tajikistan? Don't forget to buy these souvenirs
Souvenirs are an excellent way to stay hooked to your travel diaries. In a destination like Tajikistan, where shopping is an immersive experience, it becomes even more tempting to acquire local products as souvenirs to bring back home. Therefore, if you have a trip planned to this enchanting country, be sure to purchase these products before you depart.
Pottery items
Tajikistan is known for the variety of pottery items that you can add to your cart. These items are durable, handmade, functional, portable, and feature locally-sourced materials. You can shop for dishes, plates, vases, teapots, jugs, and bowls that are all made of clay. For the best picks, shop from the streetside local vendors who offer authentic clay products at reasonable prices.
Handmade fabric
The women in Tajikistan weave beautiful handmade fabrics that are used to make stunning scarves, shawls, bedsheets, carpets, mats, hats, shoes, and so much more. As you shop, you will find a host of items ornated with sequins, beads, rhinestones, gilt embroidery, etc. since their traditional art of making textiles involves adding a lot of shimmer and shine to products.
Gulduzi embroidery items
Gulduzi is a form of gold embroidery in Tajikistan that is made on a pre-drawn pattern. It is believed to be among the toughest arts and contains up to 10-20% gold. Typically used to decorate bridal shoes, gowns, and various accessories, local artisans also use it to make souvenirs like baskets, skull caps, and harnesses that you can easily carry home.
Leather
Another popular item in Tajikistan is leather and you are bound to be spoilt for choice as you will chance upon a diverse variety of leather products to choose from. From shoes and slippers to keychains, belts, handbags, and more, there is something for everyone up for grabs. All these items feature unique patterns and designs that exhibit the country's culture and traditions.
Home decor products
Want to give a Tajik touch to your home decor? Well, you can do so by buying local products like statuettes, musical instruments, wall hangings, figurines, etc. Suzane is an embroidered wall hanging with themes including blossomed gardens, birds, etc that you can buy. Made with many local materials, the craftsmen follow a traditional art technique to make it.
