What to bring from Cambodia?

Returning from the next trip, you want to take with you not only a whole backpack of unforgettable impressions and memories, but also a souvenir that will remind you of a well-spent time on vacation. What to bring from the picturesque Cambodia , so this is some beautiful trinket, which not only can be useful in everyday life, but each time will remind you of a distant country that you once visited.

What can I bring from Cambodia as a gift?

1. Jewelry, antiques. Both fixed and non-directional semi-precious and precious stones are sold on the shelves of stores. Here you will find emeralds, true, of poor quality, peridot, rubies, spinels and sapphires. If you looked in Sihanoukville , go to the store "Gifts of Cambodia". You will be offered original products made of reptile leather, encrusted with jewels. Be sure, you will not be deceived. As for antiques, the figures from brass, carved wooden products are especially appreciated. All this goods can be bought in Phnom Penh in the market of Tuol Tom Pong, the central market of Dog Tmay and in the shops of the School of Fine Arts.
2. Hand-made goods. What can I say, but Cambodians - the population is incredibly talented and from sea shells, mahogany, basalt, green marble, coconuts, silk and even iron creates an impeccable beauty of decorative ceramics, dishes. Scarves made of cotton (krama) are in great demand among tourists. Of course, if you want something special, you will be offered to buy stuffed exotic animals.
3. Culinary souvenirs from Cambodia. Tinctures with alcoholic snakes, scorpions, dried ginger, palm sugar, black and white pepper of Kampot province, coffee, wild honey and other attributes of Cambodian cuisine - all this, definitely, will please any hostess.
4. Clothing. Everyone knows that Cambodian silk is one of the highest quality in the world. It's no wonder that millions of travelers from all over the world go for shopping for him to Cambodia . As a souvenir you can buy silk handkerchiefs, bed-clothes, clothes. It is best to buy it at one of the silk factories.
5. Painting. The streets of Cambodia are decorated with paintings of local artists. And let the art critics call it a primitive daub, there is something special in these pictures, depicting picturesque landscapes, the measured rural life of Cambodians.
6. Accessories. In any Cambodian market, you can find products made from exotic animals. These are bags, belts, wallets, clutches, made of ostrich, stingray, python, crocodile. In the store "Gifts of Nature" this good is enough.