A guide to souvenir and gift shopping in Vietnam

A guide to souvenir and gift shopping in Vietnam
We all know that happiness is real only when it is shared. And the best way to share the happiness after your travel is to bring souvenirs and make gifts for people you love. Because only in such a way we can share our impressions and let them also feel energy of the places we saw and literally touch the culture and history of the country. And of course, don’t forget to make a gift for yourself – it will remind you about all the days and moments that you spent in beautiful and mysterious Vietnam! Are you tired of fridge magnets and need ideas of creative and valuable gifts? We are here to help you! Vietnam travel

Conical Hat
Conical Hat has become one of the true symbols of Vietnam and, probably, nobody is coming back home without the one on a head and few more in a suitcase! The hats may have different styles, depending on a region where it comes from.  For example, Tay group has distinctively red color, Thanh Hoa has only 20-hem frame, Hue’s is thin and elegant while Binh Dinh’s is thick. So not only the hat itself, but also a story behind it will be a great reminder about Vietnamese adventures! It also possible to make it with your own hands with the help of locals craftsmen. JAHAN CRUISE

Silk
Silk items or silk fabric can be a great gift for the people you love, including for yourself! Every time when the person will wear or touch a beautiful silk dress, scarf or suit, he will touch the entire history and culture of Vietnam at the same time. One of the best places to shop for silk is Hoi An, a small beautiful town located on the coast of the East sea and famous for its old traditional craftsmanship. Here you will find more than 400 silk and tailor shops with a great choice and the highest quality items .Paradise Cruise

A guide to souvenir and gift shopping in Vietnam

Silk Paintings
In Vietnam silk is used not only for making clothes! Do you have a friend who is an art lover or passionate about Eastern culture? Then silk paintings maybe a right choice for you! You can find paintings in different sizes, colours, prices, but each of them is a real piece of art, created by Vietnamese artists using ancient traditional techniques and ornaments. Such a gift will be a great decoration for any house in any part of the world.

Guoc Moc
From Vietnamese, guoc moc is translated as sole sisters. For people here, this is not only everyday shoes, but also an important part of a history and culture of the country as guoc moc shoes for the first time were mentioned in a third century book as a footwear of a Vietnamese resistance movement leader. Nowadays literally everyone in a Vietnam has a pair of guoc moc, and these stylish and comfortable shoes will be the best gift for any fashion-monger!

War Souvenirs
There are many collectors in the world interested in collecting war memoirs, and if you know one of them (or you are the one), then in Vietnam you should definitely visit Dan Sinh Market (also known as War Surplus Market), that sells genuine and authentic surplus of Vietnam War. Here you can buy war memories from both, Vietnamese and American sides, which remain important historic relics.

Vietnamese Ceramics
Vietnam had been famous for its high-quality ceramics for centuries. One of the places where you can buy a great porcelain is an ancient Battrang Pottery Village, which is only 10km away from Hanoi, on the left bank of the Red River. Here you can not only buy beautiful items, but also participate in a workshop with local craftsmen and make a piece by yourself! Isn’t it the best gift for the one you love?

Vietnamese Embroidery 
Another stunning gift from Vietnam is a handmade embroidery. It comes from a 700-year-old tradition and even nowadays girls are expected to know how to decorate their clothes, pillowcases, curtains, tablecloths, etc. So such kind of gist will be not only a beautiful decoration element of a house, but also a great example of deep roots of Vietnamese culture.