- What to bring from Mongolia from products?
- Mongolian traditional crafts and gifts
- The art of ancient and modern Mongolia
The Mongolian Territory is not always happy with the arrival of travelers, dust storms begin here in October, the weather deteriorates, and a cold, windy winter comes. And only with the onset of May everything blooms, transforms before our eyes. Of course, if the purpose of the trip is acquaintance with the capital, the ancient and beautiful city of Ulan Bator, then you can not choose the season. You will have to choose something else - what to bring from Mongolia, because you want to surprise, and please, both for memory and for the practical. Let's try to answer this question, which excites everyone who is going on such an exotic journey.
What to bring from Mongolia from products?
Mongolia is a country where agriculture is more developed than industry, so local products enjoy great attention of foreign tourists who are greedy for exotic. In this country, milk is very tasty, unfortunately, a product that is completely unsuitable for transportation, even over short distances. The same applies to meat, although there is an option of buying dried meat delicacies that are ready for many thousands of kilometers of flights and transfers.
For collectors of traditional alcoholic beverages, there is also an excellent gift from Mongolia - "Archi", the national vodka made from milk (!). In addition, it is packaged in a container made of leather; a souvenir of this kind will undoubtedly please your family or friends. Women will appreciate a selection of local spices and herbs that will help create the magical atmosphere of Mongolian feasts.
Mongolian traditional crafts and gifts
Taking into account the rather harsh climatic conditions of Mongolia, it becomes clear why the production of carpets is developed in this country at such a high level. The traditional dwelling of the Mongols is a yurt, it is impossible to imagine it without a warm, durable carpet. Today, many live in cities, in comfortable apartments and houses, but the traditions of carpet weaving are carefully preserved.
That is why many tourists take away from Mongolia the most beautiful woolen carpets that attract with their environmental friendliness and the ability to keep warm. As Mongolian gifts of a similar plan, the following can be noted: blankets; blankets; sweaters. All these items are made of camel wool, there is only one disappointment among tourists - why didn't they buy two or three times more. Such presents will last for many years and will remind you of the donor all the time.
Another traditional Mongolian craft is leather dressing, making practical things and souvenirs from it. Both those and others are quickly bought up by foreign guests. You can buy a fashionable stylish leather jacket, a bag, and a reliable belt. The guests' special attention is given to home slippers with a raised nose, sewn with a decorative cord. Many of them are decorated with traditional embossing patterns.
You can buy slippers for all family members at once, they will differ in color, patterns and, of course, size, while home shoes will be made in the same style. Leather boots are no less practical, of course, made in the traditional style, they are unlikely to be appropriate in the office or at a gala event, but in the country, outside the city, they will be warm and dry.
Serious presents - various types of traditional weapons of the ancient Mongols, the following things popular among tourists can be noted: daggers (hashtai hut) with a sharp blade, a dragon on a crosspiece and a handle decorated with Mongolian ornament; knives, including the famous Mughal scimitars; Mongolian bow with a quiver (there are options for women and children). It is clear that knives, daggers, and other edged weapons are made of metal, you can find on sale a bow made of wood or bone.
The art of ancient and modern Mongolia
Good Mongolian-style gifts can be found in souvenir shops and shopping malls. For example, masks stylized as ritual masks of ancient Mongol gods used by shamans. The presentation is, of course, specific, suitable for those who are fond of the culture of the East. This mask will become the centerpiece of any interior.
Traditional Mongolian coinage has a more neutral coloration; local craftsmen have reached great heights here. Coinage for Mongols is a quick way to decorate your portable temporary home, making it look like a permanent one. Drawings on metal tell about traditions, important events, convey scenes from everyday life and military campaigns of great conquerors.
Morin khuur is also an excellent souvenir from Mongolia, it is a national stringed musical instrument. The headstock is made in the form of a horse's head. It is sold in souvenir shops, most likely, it is impossible to play complex melodies on it, but it can be used as a souvenir or an element of decor in the interior.
