- What to bring from India for mom?
- Both a thing and a gift!
- Ancient indian culture
Bright, unforgettable impressions are guaranteed to every traveler who gets to Indian resorts - the azure surface of the ocean, gold sand, emerald palms, bright colors of the outfits of local beauties, stunning spectacles. Many tourists would like to preserve the memories of this beautiful country, and therefore the question arises of what to bring from India. In this article, we will tell you about what things you need to buy, and which ones are better to bypass, what delicious India gives you, how you can surprise your family or colleagues.
What to bring from India for mom?
Traveling through India, a tourist naturally discovers the magical world of local cuisine. He wonders how you can cook rice deliciously, practically without using meat, how you can diversify the taste of the same rice with the help of spices, aromatic herbs and spices. Indian spices are the best gift for a mom, grandmother or girlfriend who is passionate about cooking. At one time, Christopher Columbus was looking for the shortest way to India precisely because of the spices, which were worth their weight in gold. And another conversation, that he was skidded in a completely different direction, other sailors nevertheless reached the cherished Indian shores, showing the way to modern travelers.
It is imperative to include spices in the shopping list, and you can purchase them in whole sets or by weight, only certain types. The most popular among foreigners are: zira; turmeric; saffron; ginger; cardamom.
The most famous Indian spice is zira (zire), an indispensable attribute of any Indian rice dish. It looks like small black grains with a pleasant spicy taste and a light pine aroma. Turmeric has a very beautiful appearance, is sold in the form of a golden powder, goes well with fish dishes. Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world, as for its production it is necessary to collect the crocus stamen, moreover, by hand. It greatly enhances the taste of any food and gives it a beautiful golden hue. At one time, European culinary experts could not solve the riddle of the beautiful golden hue of oriental pilaf, today it is known that this is the "handiwork" of saffron.
Both a thing and a gift
If it seems to a tourist that spices are a rather modest gift, and a person deserves much more, then you need to pay attention to more expensive things that are of a practical nature, can be used, for example, in the interior. And here the main place in the shopping list is occupied by Indian carpets, and the most famous region for the production of textiles is the state of Kashmir. Since time immemorial, the province has been the focus of wealthy Indians and Mughals, Chinese and British subjects who dreamed of making it their fiefdom. The modern tourist does not dream of conquering the territory at all, his main goal is to buy a Kashmir carpet, woven by hand from silk or wool.
A tour of Indian markets cannot leave women indifferent, especially those who have reached the rows where traditional Indian outfits are sold. Any tourist mentally understands that she will hardly be able to wear traditional Indian dresses in everyday life or on the occasion of a holiday, and yet she cannot refuse to buy.
The same goes for jewelry and bijouterie, sold on every corner, while being very cheap. I would like to buy everything at once, although experienced travelers warn against this. Firstly, upon close examination, one can see that the quality of many of the jewelry is very low, and secondly, one characteristic feature is noted - the jewelry looks gorgeous under the bright sun of India and turns pale, fade away when it gets into a different environment.
In contrast to them, products inlaid with Indian marble do not change their appearance, even after traveling a thousand kilometers from the place of purchase. The most popular marble souvenirs: figurines of elephants; figurines depicting Indian gods; chess. Why exactly chess was chosen becomes clear when you remember that India is the progenitor of this intellectual board game.
Ancient indian culture
Many tourists come to India not for recreation, but for treatment, physical and moral recovery, Ayurveda, which belongs to Indian alternative medicine. For such initiates, the list of important purchases necessarily includes the drugs and medicines offered by this system. Although many doctors warn that it is best not to self-medicate, vitamins and herbal tonics, which are very common in India, can be purchased.
A trip to India in many ways changes a person's worldview, he is enriched with new knowledge and emotions, and purchases, gifts and souvenirs help him bring new impressions to his family and friends.
