While travelling around Uzbekistan, the country of the ancient Great Silk Road, which surprises guests with its unique architectural monuments, hospitality, incredible cuisine, be sure to bring a couple of souvenirs with you as a memory of an unforgettable vacation in Uzbekistan.
Silk products
Silk from Uzbekistan is considered a national treasure and is popular all over the world. By buying silk products, be sure that it will last long, because behind these products there is painstaking manual labor of high quality. As a gift, tourists usually buy a silk scarf, whose variety of patterns and colors is widely represented in Uzbekistan. The most valuable type of Uzbek silk is khan-atlas (royal silk) – a dense, smooth fabric with a characteristic pattern, which is produced in Margilan, where the major center of silk production in Uzbekistan is located.
Ceramics
Uzbek ceramics will be an excellent gift, which was the most highly developed type of applied art in Uzbekistan. Therefore, if you love beautiful ceramic dishes, you are in the right place! You will find ceramic products in Uzbekistan absolutely everywhere: in the markets, in touristic places, in shops, etc. The most popular ceramics is considered to be from Rishtan, which is distinguished by a variety of ornaments and shades of blue, turquoise and aquamarine. Rishtan, the main ceramic center of Uzbekistan, was widely known for its amazing ceramics even during the times of the Great Silk Road.
Dried fruits
Uzbek dried fruits are one of the most delicious and healthy gifts. In local markets you will find a huge selection of dried fruits: dried apricots, figs, dates, apricots, prunes, raisins, dried melons and quince. It should be noted that dried fruits are not processed using a special technology for long-term storage.
Uzbek dolls
Uzbekistan was famous for the art of making national dolls. Modern souvenir dolls can be used as an interesting interior detail. Dolls are made of clay, porcelain, wood, papier-mâché. Clothes for dolls are sewn from fabrics made in the national style.
Uzbek wine
Few people know, but winemaking is developed in Uzbekistan. The largest wineries in Uzbekistan are located in Tashkent and Samarkand. Wineries hold tastings for visitors, so during your trip in Uzbekistan you can try Uzbek wine, after which you can buy your favorite drink.
