Persian carpets are the first thing that comes to mind when the question arises of what to bring from Iran, an ancient and beautiful country. Indeed, carpet weaving has been cultivated here for many centuries and has long been elevated to the rank of art. It is completely incomprehensible how you can line the floors with such beauty, and even stomp on them in dirty shoes. In addition, the cost of real Iranian products, woven from silk or wool, is quite high for an ordinary tourist.
Therefore, in this material we will try to answer the question of what other Iranian goods and works of local artisans leave in the suitcases of tourists, what products can be brought as a gift to relatives and friends, are there any practical things, household items.
What to bring from Iran traditional?
It is clear that you will have to start with carpets, as the main brand of Iran and the country's business card. You can buy them at a souvenir shop, shop or market. Prices vary, so the guest will definitely be able to choose something according to his taste and money. Other crafts are also developed here, there are enough high-level masters in working with wood, metal, clay and porcelain. In addition to external beauty, many artisan products have authentic, mesmerizing names, which also encourage tourists to "feats" - grandiose purchases. The following sales leaders stand out among the works of traditional art:
- "Kalamzani", the finest openwork metal carving;
- "Khatam", wood or bone inlay;
- "Mine", enamel of extraordinary beauty, made according to old technologies;
- "Sofalgari", ceramic and clay products.
Damascus steel has already entered the history of the planet, products made from it, primarily daggers and swords, are characterized by strength, sharpness, they practically do not require sharpening. The handle of knives is traditionally decorated with Iranian patterns and looks very stylish. And although there is a belief that you cannot make such gifts to friends, that you need to take a symbolic payment for them upon delivery, it is very difficult to refuse a purchase.
Women have their own priorities - these are Iranian printed fabrics that amaze with their beauty, richness of colors and the finest patterns. Apart from fabrics, tourists adore products made of them, first of all, scarves and shawls, somewhat similar to traditional Russian headdresses, as well as bedspreads and stoles.
Delicious Iranian gifts
Eastern cuisine is rich, tasty, aromatic, and this is what attracts foreign guests. Many of the travelers strive to take a piece of modern Persia with them to their homeland. The most popular Iranian products: saffron; spices and herbs; Iranian sweets; black caviar; pink water.
Saffron, the well-known crocus, has been used in cooking and gastronomy for thousands of years with the stamens of this mysterious plant. Real saffron is fabulously expensive; when buying, a guest should be careful not to pay a lot of money for a synthetic imitation of this spice.
In addition to saffron, you can buy dozens of different spices, herbs, dried herbs, which have been actively used in Iranian cuisine for many centuries. And the very purchase of herbs and peppers resembles a magical action. There are also legends about delicious gifts from this country, there is even the concept of "Iranian sweets". Therefore, in neighboring states, they offer to buy locally produced edible souvenirs, but under that name.
How can you not bring from Iran itself the most delicate halva, baklava, Turkish delight and other delicacies from local pastry chefs that melt in your mouth. One of the most interesting sweet souvenirs is the alarm, sugar that crystallizes on a wooden stick. It is dipped in tea and stirred until the sugar dissolves; on sale you can find both a transparent alarm and multi-colored, with the addition of saffron, aromatic herbs, spices. The country's access to the Caspian Sea makes it possible to treat foreign tourists with real black caviar. It also becomes one of the best Iranian gifts.
The village of Kamsar is known throughout Iran, as well as far beyond its borders, it is the center for collecting rose petals of Muhammadi. This variety of the so-called damask rose has a very delicate and delicate aroma, and the famous Iranian rose water is produced from it. Later, rose oil is obtained from it, which is actively used in cooking and gastronomy, in medicine, as well as, of course, in the production of perfumes and other cosmetic products. A small bottle of rose water from Iran becomes a wonderful souvenir; for many months it will remind you of a beautiful, distant exotic country.
As you can see, Iran was and remains a country of mysteries and pleasant surprises. Any guest will be able to find gifts for family and for himself, and both souvenirs and products are made with great skill and love, which means that the joy of meeting modern Persia will warm the heart of a tourist for a long time.
