If you or your friends are visiting India, here is the list of souvenirs you need to take back home! When your trip is coming to an end, there is something to remind you of your sojourn in a beautiful country. To remind you of the happier times! And just so that you know it doesn’t have to be fridge magnet! So, go on and have a look at ‘Make in India’ souvenirs that double up as an excellent gift and a memory to cherish for a lifetime!
Here are 5 best Indian gifts that you can buy as souvenirs from India..
Madhubani Paintings
Madhubani paintings reflect stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata and depict folklores. Natural pigments are used to give colour and the paintings are crafted using twigs, branches of a tree and leaves. You can also buy Madhubani sarees that are as delightful and epic!
Sarees
Eclectic and encompassing the very essence of India, handloom sarees are the cultural identity of the country. Besides, every state has a special. Bihar’s Madhubani sarees, Orissa’s Sambhalpuri, Andhra Pradesh’s Dharmavaram silk sarees online and Karnataka’s south cotton and silk, Rajasthan’s block print, leheriya and Kota Doria and Gujarat’s Jamdani and Patan sarees- you are spoilt for choice! Since most of us can’t tell a handloom from machine loom and a fake, it is better to stick to a reputable online saree store.
The silk sarees should bear the trademark of Silk Mark India to certify the authenticity and purity of the silk yarn. Apart from getting the original sarees online, you also get doorstep delivery all over the world! So, even if you have missed out on this during your sojourn in India, you can still order sarees online and cherish a beautiful memory forever!
Copperware
Uttarakhand is famous for its scenic beauty, Kedarnath temple and copperware. While you are there, try getting a gagar or a pot. It is believed that drinking overnight stored water from a copper ware beats arthritis and has antibacterial properties. The copper water is also a key to looking young forever as it slows down ageing!
Singing Bowls
When in Sikkim, don’t miss out on prayer flags, paintings and local ceramic ware, which depicts local culture and practices! The singing bowls are inverted bells and in Buddhism, they are believed to aid in meditation and prompt harmony between body and mind.
Spices
The Portuguese came to India for her spices. The turmeric has numerous health benefits and the coriander seeds can increase your appetite and keep the gastric issues at bay. The red chilli enhances the taste of food and can lower blood pressure when used in moderation. Besides Assamese silk, thebhutjholkia, happens to be the hottest spice out there and something that you should try if you can!
India is a land of colours. The rich landscapes, variations in climate, intricate emotional connect of people with her soil can make anybody fall in love with the country! Make the most of your time and shop till you drop! Just a piece of advice- shop from a trusted source. Or better, shop online for sarees and other souvenirs to get the best value for money and utilize your time to do what you are here for- fun and frolic!
