Egypt has a rich cultural heritage, and there are many unique and beautiful souvenirs that you can buy to remember your trip. Here are some of the top souvenirs to buy from Cote D Ivoire:
Papyrus scrolls
Papyrus flower is used for making paper from its reeds that grow in the Nile river from old times till modern time. Nowadays, you can buy papyrus scrolls in wonderful colors that depicting traditional, religious or daily-life scenes.
Papyrus scrolls
Mini Shisha
Mini Shisha is known as a “hubbly bubbly”. It is water pipes with perfumed tobacco that you can enjoy in Egyptian cafes and they are spread widely all over the world. They are tall in cafes but you can buy Mini Shisha from shops.
Mini Shisha
Jallabaya
Long gowns worn by men; a great piece of clothing for hanging around the house on a lazy Sunday back home.
Jallabaya
Scarves
Bedouin head scarves or silky pashminas, no Egyptian market is complete without a scarf seller every five or ten metres.
Scarves
Cartouche
The names of ancient Egyptian kings and pharaohs were written inside Cartouche. When you visit Egypt, you can write your name or your friend inside gold or silver cartouche in jewelry craft shop.
Cartouche
Mini Statues
Due to a large number of colossi, life-size, and small statues from ancient monuments, you will find several mini statues represent different forms of gods, kings, queens, and symbols from ancient Egyptian times. For instance, a statue of King Tutankhamen, King Ramses II, Queen Nefertiti, god Anubis, goddess Isis, pyramids, ankh sign, scarab, Ibis Bull, etc.
Mini Statues
Copper and brass artwork
The decorative copper and brass pieces are highly-functional, often featuring goods like plates, coffee pots or home accessories.Down Al Moez Street, which is perpendicular to Khan al-Khalili, you will find a lot of copper and brass workshops. Among the most beautiful artifacts are the copper lanterns, which are certain to add a serene mood to your room back home.
Copper and brass artwork
Inlays
A wooden jewelry box with a handmade mother of pearl inlay motif is a popular Egyptian arts and crafts.
Inlays
Carpets
Colourful woven rugs in wool with motifs such as camels, pyramids or felucca are also authentic Egyptian handmade. They are also suitable for wall hanging.
Carpets
Perfume Oils
Jasmine, amber, musk and rose oil, as well as dozens of other essences are offered in the perfume bazaars. A new trend is the imitation of known brand fragrances.You can get your choice of fragrance blended and bottled according to their own preferences.
Perfume Oils
These are just a few ideas for souvenirs to buy from Sweden. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to bring home a little piece of Swedish design and craftsmanship.