- Cosmetical tools
- National household items and clothing
- What else to bring as a keepsake from South Korea?
Many tourists are puzzled by the question of what to bring from South Korea. Basically, you can go the simplest way and buy a magnet and a set of postcards with the main attractions. Or you can approach the choice of souvenirs more responsibly and buy really original gifts.
Cosmetical tools
The fair sex is unlikely to leave South Korea without taking with them a few tubes of local cosmetics, which are famous for their quality and fairly inexpensive price. Almost all creams, gels and decorative products contain natural ingredients. The main one is ginseng. The root of this plant has been used by oriental healers for many centuries to fight various ailments, helped to strengthen the immune system and tone the body.
In addition to cosmetics based on ginseng root, you can freely buy teas, powders, medicinal additives and herbal tinctures. They are also not very expensive. In the composition of many cosmetics, you can sometimes find quite exotic ingredients. For example, snake venom, snail slime, or pearl powder. Do not be afraid. Consultants in stores will always tell you in detail about the effect of drugs, help you navigate the choice.
National household items and clothing
No matter how trite it may sound, but from any country you want to take home a piece of it, at least a little reminiscent of the atmosphere and traditions. We assure you that this is more than possible in Korea. Silk products are always in great demand: scarves; scarves; dresses; cosmetic bags; linen; handbags and many other things.
By the way, silk products are made not only for women. The stronger half will also be able to find a gift for themselves. Connoisseurs argue that you shouldn't buy cheap products. The quality of the silk, and therefore the thing itself, will not be up to par.
The national Korean costume is a very colorful gift, although it is completely unsuitable for everyday use. Traditional clothing is called hanbok and is made from bright, monochrome fabrics. Usually it is worn for holidays, special occasions or official receptions.
Women's costume consists of chogori (top blouse or jacket), chhima (long skirt), shirt. Men wear pajdi (wide pants), pho (top jacket or coat), shirt. An untrained person is unlikely to be able to dress correctly the first time.
An umbrella in the understanding of a European is somewhat different from a Korean product. The latter is for sun protection. Walking in the rain, on the other hand, can ruin a hand-painted piece.
Very often masks are brought from this country as a souvenir. Traditional national drawings may surprise people from other countries and may even be a little scary. But everything is understandable. Previously, masks played the role of a talisman and were designed to ward off evil spirits. The next most popular souvenir is a fan, an invariable accessory for Asian women. In souvenir shops and shops, you will find a huge number of these products in different shapes, sizes and colors.
What else to bring as a keepsake from South Korea?
For residents of European states, many things familiar to the local population may seem strange, unusual, and sometimes funny. Therefore, tourists often buy up everything that comes to hand as a keepsake.
One such item is Korean buckwheat husk pillows. Despite the peculiar composition, they are very comfortable to use. To decorate your home and interior and add some flavor to it, you can wander around the local markets or gift shops. There are many interesting wood products on sale: lacquered furniture; chests; vases; business card holders; caskets.
Souvenirs covered with mother-of-pearl are often taken away as gifts. These can be boxes, decor items, jewelry, sets of gift spoons that symbolize happiness and harmony in the family.
If we talk about ceramics, then only in South Korea you can buy celadon. These are products covered with a special type of green glaze. They are very beautiful and graceful, but fragile, which makes them much more difficult to transport. Especially when you consider that porcelain sets are quite expensive.
More affordable souvenirs that will not take up much space in your luggage and will definitely not break are Korean paintings and panels with calligraphy. These gifts can be found in stores or made to order.
If we talk about jewelry, then traditional gifts from South Korea are pearl products: necklaces, rings and earrings. Of course, it is better to buy them in specialized stores. The risk of buying a fake is almost zero.
