- Jewelry box
- Wonderful textiles
- Funny trinkets
- What tasty can you bring from Myanmar?
Myanmar is located in the southeastern part of Asia, it is also Burma, a country with a tropical climate that attracts tourists from all over the world. There is a set of entertainment for every taste: you can lie on the beach, look at architectural monuments and religious sites, take a chance and try unusual Asian cuisine. The traveler will find something to do with himself. Of course, I want to leave some kind of memory of a rich vacation, and the question arises - what to bring from Myanmar? As well as entertainment, this country is also rich in all kinds of souvenirs.
Jewelry box
For those who collect a collection of minerals and ladies who love luxury jewelry, Myanmar is a real paradise. This country is famous for its rubies and other precious stones. Excellent quality bright red rubies are found in a deposit called Mogok. The nearby jewelery market is definitely worth a visit.
However, you need to shop very carefully - a carefree tourist can get a fake for the price of a real ruby. Therefore, for those who are not versed in stones, it is better to come to large licensed stores. It is also worth remembering that items worth more than $ 10 need a special export permit, otherwise all jewelry will be confiscated at customs.
Wonderful textiles
Handmade fabrics and silk are what Myanmar is famous for. Fashionistas will definitely find something for themselves there. All sorts of things can be cited from this country.
- Festive clothing and outfits, richly decorated with pearls, mother-of-pearl, embroidery and beads. Each such costume is a real work of art.
- Handmade shawls from the finest delicate silk.
- Beautiful blouses in oriental style.
- A piece of silk of the highest quality for those who want to make their own outfit.
- Bed linen - pillowcases, sheets, bedspreads.
Handmade silk items have unique ornaments with special meaning. Each of them has its own meaning, some are aimed at attracting good luck, others will lure love into life, and still others will help to increase income. These magical patterns have been passed down from century to century among the people of Myanmar.
Funny trinkets
A separate category is unusual souvenirs that find it difficult to come up with a practical purpose. Nevertheless, they perfectly convey the spirit of this country and can delight collectors or simply remind them of a pleasant stay. In addition, some of them cost very little, and even a tourist on a budget can buy something for themselves.
- Crocodile teeth or a piece of this reptile's skin can be purchased on the market. Not everyone can afford crocodile products themselves, but everyone can buy a small piece of unusual material.
- Ivory products are sold everywhere - from large and massive expensive items to hairpins and key chains.
- Stone pencils and other trinkets made from inexpensive ornamental minerals can be brought as a keepsake.
Also, Chinese umbrellas can be attributed to this category. They are very bright, painted, and drawings are applied by masters by hand. In Myanmar, such an accessory will be very appropriate, since umbrellas protect from the sun, and at home this item will remind you of a holiday in a hot country.
Another popular souvenir from this country is puppet dolls. Children can play with them or they can be added to a collection of all sorts of unusual things. Usually, all sorts of heroes of local folklore are depicted in the form of dolls. At the same time, they are made by hand, painting not only the doll's body, but also creating original embroidery on clothes. The sizes are very different, and individual specimens can reach up to 80 cm.
What tasty can you bring from Myanmar?
Since the Asian country is famous for its unusual cuisine, you can bring something of the food as a souvenir. It is difficult to say how tasty these products will be, because everyone has their own preferences, but they are worth trying at least out of curiosity.
Durian jam is a trick souvenir. The smell of this substance is very specific, and an unsuspecting tourist can not restrain himself in expressions, opening a beautiful jar with a picture of a tropical fruit. However, despite this aroma, the jam itself has a quite pleasant taste, so you can try it without fear.
Tea is a traditional gift from Asian countries, and there is really a lot of it in Myanmar, you can choose a variety to your taste and bring something to your loved ones, so that you can have joint tea parties later. Tea is accompanied by sweets, marshmallows and all kinds of oriental sweets.
Another gastronomic souvenir is spices, which are sold in abundance in the market. They are there in huge bags, so each customer can collect the right amount of spices.
Souvenirs in Myanmar - for every taste and budget. Here people of all ages will find something interesting for themselves and gifts for loved ones.
