Souvenirs of India

India,the land of unity in diversity boasts a tradition of rich heritage in arts and crafts. Souvenirs from India,always unique,exhibit the fine craftsmanship of the artisans of india. It is difficult to find a souvenir of India which doesnt show the love of art of indians.Indians speak hindi but most of the Indians can speak english. Indian currency unit is indian rupee.(1USD= Indian rupee)

Ethnic wears

Ethnic wear of females of India is saree and of makes is dhoti and shirt. It will have slight variations from state to state. Cotton and kanchipuram silk sarees are unique souvenirs from India. Cotton and silk skirts with rich rajastani mirror work steals everyones eyes. One can also buy excellent silk made of fine silk threads to stitch dresses.One of my foreign friend when she recently visited India bought silk to stitch cushion covers..

Jewellery

Unique hand made jewellery made of silver,gold and other precious stones is a speciality of India. If you want to try something fully ethnic you can go for a nose ring or a toe ring. Glass bangles are cheap and are available in almost every imaginable color which can be gifted to a funky jewellery lover.

Spice boxes

You can find wooden boxes or boxes made of coconut shell with spices inside which can be a rich souvenir to your friends. These boxes may be made of compartments, which contains spices such as clove,cinnamon and pepper.

Statues of indian idols

Statues of indian idols made of brass or wood will be available in almost all craft shops all over India. There are people all over world who loves collecting idols of lord ganesha,the elephant god. Statues made of sandal wood are also available but are expensive.

Tajmahal miniatures

Tajmahal,one of the seven wonders of the world is in India. It was built by emperor Shajahan in loving memory of his wife Mumtaz. Miniatures of this beautiful architecture can be a good souvenir for your lover. Its difficult to find a souvenir of India which represents the whole of India

Handicrafts

Handicrafts of India is of wide variety as each of the 28 states of India,boasts their own crafts,making it difficult for travellers to find an apt souvenir of India. Wood carvings,wall hangings,dhurries,embroideried exhibits and many more. If you are planning to go to south India you can buy coconut shell crafts and carved snake boats and elephants.