- What to bring from Bhutan valuable and beautiful?
- Gifts for real men
- Gifts for home
- Religious souvenirs
The Kingdom of Bhutan attracts not so much as the majestic Himalayas, peaks, breathtaking, stunning panoramas, in the creation of which the great artist used only snow-white color and the entire palette of blue shades. When you get tired of admiring this cold, icy silence, you can return to the people, the royal inhabitants. In this article, we will not describe natural attractions, but tell you about what to bring from Bhutan.
What to bring from Bhutan valuable and beautiful?
Many foreign tourists traveling to Bhutan and its capital, Thimphu, are amazed by the jewelry worn by local women. Firstly, the products are made of precious metals, secondly, they are massive, volume, and thirdly, the complexity of cutting stones and carved patterns on a metal frame are striking.
Skilled Bhutanese jewelers will be happy to share the results of their work with foreign guests, especially since such a gift will undoubtedly please the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity who know a lot about jewelry. You can choose a ring with an unusual stone or a variety of bracelets that will allow you to create a new set every day, massive beads, which are now at the peak of popularity, or earrings.
Gifts for real men
Bhutanese men, like residents of other countries of the East, recognize the power of edged weapons, know how to make and wear them. For many tourists who are fond of this kind of gathering, there are many opportunities in the kingdom to replenish their collections, including such types of weapons as: oriental sabers made of high quality metal with artistic handles; daggers complete with scabbards that look like real works of art. Such gifts have a fairly high value, but the joy of receiving such a souvenir from Bhutan will be much greater.
Gifts for home
Bhutanese craftswomen are ready to please the whole family with a large (and expensive) gift, the main product of many local markets is luxurious hand-woven carpets. Such textiles are distinguished by the use of natural materials, primarily wool, mysterious ornaments that have appeared on carpets from time immemorial, and, naturally, high quality. Such a product will not lose the brightness of colors and the ability to store heat even after decades.
The second most popular household goods are textiles, which are an integral part of the ancient Bhutanese culture. The variety of colors and textures, various patterns and ornaments is surprising. To create a canvas, a variety of materials are used, most often you can find fabrics woven from: cotton and silk; the familiar nettle; yak wool. Traditionally, fabrics were dyed using plant pigments; at present, artificially obtained dyes brought from different countries are also used.
Another popular souvenir that is both practical and ethnic is the dappa, bowls made of wood. They consist of two halves, which are connected very tightly and practically impervious to liquid. You can serve salads, main courses, and fruits in them. Dappas are sold in different parts of Bhutan, but specialize in making craftsmen working in the Trashiyangtse region.
An original gift from Bhutan is handmade paper made from the bark of the wolfberry plant, which is popular in the country. Locals have long used it to make covers for religious literature, and the texts themselves were written on such paper, strong and durable. It can be seen as packaging material. Today, decorative coated paper is made in factories, it is decorated with images of flower petals and leaves. Such a gift will appeal to business people, businessmen and lovers of original souvenirs.
Religious souvenirs
Bhutan is known for its Buddhist temples, which attract many pilgrims and those who are just curious. Naturally, many religious buildings have souvenir shops selling a variety of goods, one way or another connected with the famous world religion.
Small amulets, candles, figurines of sacred animals and symbols are in great demand among tourists. These items are good to buy as gifts because they cost little, are lightweight and take up very little space in your suitcase.
Thus, summing up the results of the inspection of Bhutanese souvenirs and gifts, we can conclude that in Bhutan there is a fairly wide range of goods that are interesting for any foreign tourist. You can buy religious souvenirs, household items, clothing and household items.
