Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Souvenirs Spain

Flamengo dresses

Working robe of Andalusian women,it had flounces at hem to flare out,this can be an expensive gift. You can get one for yourself one if u want to keep those memories alive

Saffron

Saffron can be a good gift to friends who love cooking. Saffron is good and cheap in Spain.

Cider

Cider, the fragmented apple juice is served in cider bars,a speciality of Spain. Special glasses are there to serve cider which can also be a good gift

Bull fighting costumes

Bull fighting is a part of spanish culture. Bull fighting costumes include heavy silk embroidery jacket, skin tight pants and montera(hat). They are expensive but fun to gift

Paella

Paella is a special dish made of white rice,seafood,beans,meat and vegetables. Paella pans, a shallow round ran with two handles,made of polished steel or Paella recipe book is a good souvenir.

Andaluz hats

Andaluz hats are hats that curl up at either ends. These unisex hats are made by skilled Andeans.

Marquetry

Marquetry, an art from granada, Spain,is decoratory art which geometric patterns are used to decorate wood , metal, ivory and bone. Small boxes decorated using this art makes a good souvenir.

Hand made basketry

Hand crafted basketry of Spain is unique.Basketry made of olive wood is common in Spain.

Ceramics

Traditional pottery, tableware, ice buckets and wall hangings all add a spanish touch to our home.

Swords

Toledo swords are famous,which will be available in most souvenir shops. Since it cant be carried, the shops will arrange for shipment.

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