- What to bring delicious from New Zealand?
- Gifts for lovely ladies
- Products with a New Zealand character
- Cosmetics from New Zealand
Chinese industry has flooded the cities and towns of the planet, shopping centers and souvenir shops located in different parts of the world. And a tourist returning home from some exotic country naturally wants to bring something exclusive, original and unique. This article will try to answer the question of what to bring from New Zealand, because you can often find statuettes in the form of sheep with an inscription - the name of the country, but produced by "famous" Chinese craftsmen.
What to bring delicious from New Zealand?
Many of the tourists prefer not to bring souvenirs, but products that are traditional for the area where they were resting. Wine can be brought from New Zealand, its "supplier", grapes, once came to these lands thanks to European "travelers" who, during the Middle Ages, rushed to actively explore distant exotic regions of the planet. Today in Oceania, grapes are grown in many places, and as a result of processing, delicious products are delivered to markets and shopping centers, which can be a good gift.
The second popular New Zealand product is honey, its exclusivity lies in the fact that it is obtained from endemics that grow only in this corner of the planet. Even the names of plants are difficult to remember, most often honey from manuka and pohutukawa is offered. In addition to pure honey, you can bring your relatives cosmetics made on the basis of this useful product.
In the rating of delicious gifts, chocolate occupies one of the top lines, on the one hand, chocolate trees do not grow in New Zealand, cocoa beans come here from other regions of the planet. On the other hand, delicious chocolates and sweets are made here using the gifts of the local flora queen. Original gifts - sets of sweets with fillings made from local fruits and berries: bright green kiwi; the same emerald shade of feijoa; fragrant papaya.
And the most original gift is a set of chocolates, where wine from the regions of Canterbury or Otago is present as a filling.
Gifts for lovely ladies
No woman will refuse a precious gift or original jewelry. At the same time, not everyone loves gold or silver jewelry, many representatives of the beautiful half of humanity prefer things in ethnic style that help to create unique images. For this category of tourists, shell jewelry with a magical name - paua - is intended. The clam that lives in the paua shell is considered a delicacy in New Zealand, and the shell itself is a jewel. Previously, they were mined in the ocean, today New Zealanders have learned to grow them artificially, on special farms. The finished product has an iridescent, pearlescent color, in which blue and green shades are visible. Local craftsmen have learned to make beautiful, original jewelry and souvenirs from paua, such as key rings, badges, magnets.
Products with a New Zealand character
The next category of things is suitable for lovers of gifts in ethnic style, the Maori peoples who lived on the islands did not have a written language, their ancient culture was reflected in wood crafts. Cowrie, a tree that grows only in this region of the planet, is especially appreciated. In the skillful hands of craftsmen, it turns into original souvenirs in the form of masks or fantastic figurines, the choice is huge, so no guest will be left without a purchase.
Lovely sheep, which have become the main symbols of the country, are a source of valuable wool, which is used to make sweaters, shawls and scarves. Tourists love the suede boots that New Zealanders have learned to make from sheepskin. At one time, Hollywood celebrities made an advertisement for these comfortable shoes, today it is not shameful to walk the streets of any capital of the world in such boots. In addition to boots, you can find other types of footwear - boots, ankle boots and slippers.
Cosmetics from New Zealand
In the country, you can buy cosmetics, hygiene products, which are characterized by high quality, the use of natural ingredients and a relatively low price. If it is difficult for a tourist to choose cosmetics for family and friends, then tea tree oil can be a good gift; it is used for skin inflammation, sun and thermal burns, as an antibacterial agent.
New Zealand is a remote region of the planet, but this country can get much closer if you not only drive through its natural and cultural attractions, but also make a good supply of souvenirs and gifts in style. Sheepskin and wood items, cosmetic products and fruits, sweets and exotic jewelry are all beautiful and affordable.
