In Greenland, you have the opportunity to buy products, which symbolize the country’s identity.

The range of goods available in Greenland differs greatly from town to town and time of the year in North and East Greenland. Souvenirs can generally be bought in the local shops, tourist offices, hotels, and in smaller towns at the post office.

Jewellery, animal skins, and handicrafts produced from Greenlandic materials still provide excellent insight into a proud and ancient culture. Nothing is wasted, and skin, stones, and horns are used to create unique items.

Obtain a CITES export permit before you try to buy anything made from animal parts or pass through customs to guarantee items were not made from an endangered species.

1. Skincare: Greenlandic herbs, plants, and flowers have a soothing and healing effect on the skin. You can buy organic hair and skin care products based on Greenlandic ingredients such as Labrador tea, juniper, thyme, and chamomile.

2. Handicrafts: Greenland arts and crafts are inspired by wildlife and the natural world and often intertwined with traditional beliefs concerning the spirit world. You can visit the local art workshop and see all of these beautiful crafts in person. Maybe you will find some great gifts for your family, friends or for yourself.

3. Beaded Necklace: The Greenlandic national costume for women is an explosion of color from the patterned bead tops to the intricately embroidered boots. You can buy them across Greenland in various colors and designs to your taste.

4. Tupilaks: Tupilaks are bone figures from Greenland meaning the soul of the ancestor and is a carved figure that protects its owner against enemy attack. They are a popular souvenir and can be purchased in the form of figurines, polished necklaces, bracelets, and rings as well as wine corkscrews and knitting needles.

5. Woolens: In Greenland, you can buy musk ox wool which is one of the warmest, softest, and one of the most expensive fibers in the world. You can buy exquisite woolen quality in the form of ponchos, hats, gloves, scarves, baby clothes, and wrist warmers. The wool is especially popular with arthritis sufferers.

6. Kitschy Glasswork: Kitschy glasswork is a special type of glass artwork made by heating a mixture of silica sand to the highest temperature and transforming it into the desired art form. You can buy sun catchers, candle holders, and large conversation piece bowls.