Armenia has its own unique history and culture, vivid traditions, and it is impossible to remain indifferent to its cuisine. Tourists often ask themselves: what can you bring from Armenia? Everyone will find their answer among a variety of options. A good souvenir should reflect the traditions and culture of the country, remind of a trip at a glance at it.
- Alcohol
- Wines
- Cognac
- Essential Oils
- Cottage cheese
- Wood
- Duduk
- Icons
- Backgammon, chess
- Pottery
- Carpets
- Meat delicacies
- Horn for wine
- Sweets
- doshab
- Baklava, Burma
- Dried
- Alani
- Spices
- Souvenir weapon
- Tea
- Caskets
- Jewelry
- You can not take out
Alcohol
Over thousands of years ago, a wine culture culture emerged in Armenia. From that moment experienced winemakers store and honor their traditions of growing grapes.
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Bringing a bottle of wine from Armenia means taking a piece of sunny vineyards and the hospitality of the Armenian people. If the question arose what to bring from Armenia for women, then the best answer would be a bottle of pomegranate or apricot wine "Areni".Of course, given the fact that a woman loves wine.
Cognac
Everyone, even one who does not drink alcoholic beverages, knows that the best cognac in the world is Armenian. To purchase a real Armenian drink, it is better to go on a tour of the brandy factory "Ararat" in Yerevan. There it is possible to taste drinks before buying. The best brands of Armenia have long been recognized: "Ararat", "Noah" and "Shustov".
to contents ^Aromatic oils
There is also a plant for the production of natural oils in Armenia, the company is called "WakiFarm".Cosmetics produced at this plant are recommended for the care of the entire body: from the heels to the crown. Oils completely heal the body. Greatly nourish the skin and increase energy.
to the table of contents ^Home-made cheese
With its home-made cheeses, Armenia has been famous for many years. If there is a desire to bring several types of cheese, then relatives will definitely appreciate their taste. The most popular cheeses in Armenia are "Lori", "Chanakh" and "Alashkert".These cheeses have excellent quality, they are very pleasant to the taste. You need to buy cheese before you leave, as this is a perishable product, and from long storage it becomes too salty.
to the table of contents ^Wooden products
Local artisans very skillfully craft a tree and make souvenirs of unique beauty from it.
to the table of contents ^Duduk
To keep the memory of the trip for a long time, it is best to buy a duduk for this purpose. It is a musical instrument - a hollow tube with several holes, which is made from apricot tree. The sound of the Armenian duduk is soft and slightly muffled, but rather expressive. His music evokes a feeling of peace and tranquility.
to the table of contents ^ISSONES
There is a very religious people living in Armenia, so those who want to take an icon with them should go to the local market. There you can find a huge selection of icons with famous stories, executed by painting on a tree.
to the table of contents ^Backgammon, chess
Carved backgammon and chess are considered the most valuable of all wooden products from Armenian carvers. The art of wood carving in Armenia began to develop long ago, and now in the souvenir shops you can get real masterpieces of handwork. Chess and backgammon are made from a single piece of wood.
Ceramics
Many people will like ceramics products. In souvenir shops and in Armenian markets, you can choose a product of any color and size. Dishes, jugs and pots are usually made of red clay with the introduction of decorative elements, covered with glaze, and then decorated with ornament in the national style.
Carpets
The purchase of handmade carpets is not only a long memory of the trip, but also a profitable investment of money. Such a carpet is considered an exclusive thing and a work of art. To have an Armenian carpet of handwork in the house is prestigious, and its price will only grow every year. These carpets are made entirely of natural fabrics and dyes. For this reason, the colors will not burn out, they will only acquire soft colors.
to the table of contents ^Meat delicacies of
In Armenia you can taste delicious meat products, as well as take with you as a gift to friends and family. Meat delicacies have a traditional specific aroma of mountain herbs, and are ideal for cognac. Among them, we can distinguish between basturma and sudzhuk. Basturma - dried sirloin of meat( horse or beef), and sujuk - beef sausages with spices. Feel free to choose meat products, if you do not know what to bring from Armenia delicious.
to contents ^Rig for wine
A traditional ancient vessel for wine is the horn. According to the customs, the guest is greeted with a horn filled with wine, and left as a gift after the drink is drunk. No celebration of the people of Armenia can do without a horn. He can become a great gift to a colleague, boss, friend. You can choose a horn at your discretion, any color and design.
to the table of contents ^Sweets
Sweet little girls will certainly find their piece of paradise in Armenia, after all it is the homeland of such items as doshab, baklava, alani, and others. If there is a question - what can be useful to bring from Armenia, then take a little from a rich assortment of sweets. They are distinguished by their nutritional value, since they are prepared only from natural products, without the addition of harmful impurities.
Doshab
Doshab is a syrup with a pleasant aroma, made from mulberry, apricot or grape juice.
to the table of contents ^Baklava, Burmese
This sweetness, probably, everyone knows. This delicious puff pastry with honey and nuts. One of the varieties of baklava is Burma, the difference can only be in the form of a product.
to the table of contents ^Dried fruits
Dried fruits of Armenia differ from others by their taste and undoubted benefits. The choice of tourists is provided with a wide range of: dried apples, pears, plums, apricots and many other different fruits.
to the table of contents ^Alani
Only in Armenia there is an opportunity to eat alani, which are dried peaches with sugar filling inside.
In addition to the above, the sweets will be delighted with the Armenian halva and jam, which is made from nuts, as well as rose petals.
to table of contents ^Spices
Dishes of Armenian cuisine can not do without a lot of herbs, as well as spices. To bring seasoning with you and prepare traditional Armenian dishes at home is a good idea. The most popular spices in Armenia are fenugreek, coriander, pepper, mint, basil, and thyme.
to contents ^Souvenir weapon
Armenia is famous for its masters of highly artistic weapons: firearms and cold weapons. You need to be very careful when choosing a souvenir cold weapon, so as not to run into a fake. If you want to purchase a product in expensive incrustation, go to the fair of masters, and remember that such weapons must be certified.
to the table of contents ^Tea
In Armenia, you can buy a unique tea that will be an excellent gift for any person. Urz( thyme) - the most popular grade of tea. In no other country is it possible to find anything resembling a rich taste and rich flavor. This tea should be bought in Armenia.
to the table of contents ^Caskets
Women will undoubtedly like wooden carved caskets or chased garnet-shaped items with bizarre patterns made by local craftsmen. The markets of Armenia sell a variety of caskets. They can be, as the most simple, and refined.
to the table of contents ^Jewelry
Jewelers of Armenia have long been known for their craftsmanship. Traditions continue to be stored and passed on to each other from generation to generation, and in the salons of Armenia you can admire the masterpieces of silver and beads. On the shelves are products for every taste: earrings, rings, pendants, chains. Silver, used by craftsmen, only of high quality. All products are distinguished by fine artwork. Products made of silver and beads are offered at quite reasonable prices, so almost every tourist can afford them.
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- Local currency;
- Antiques;
- Vintage manuscripts and jewelry;
- Items that have historical and artistic value.