Buy woolen socks and a silk scarf: souvenirs from Azerbaijan worth bringing home

By TravelWiseMar 21, 2024 18:12 PMLite
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Souvenirs worth buying in Azerbaijan. Source: newsbytesapp.com

Azerbaijan is an amazing country with picturesque nature, rich culture, and customs. Azerbaijan is often called the "land of lights" (from "Azer" - fire). This is because tribes of fire worshippers lived on the territory of modern Azerbaijan as far back as BC.

If you visit this country, of course, you will want to buy something as a souvenir. It is worth buying things that reflect its authentic culture, heritage, and traditions, and will not let you forget about this vacation for many years," writes NewsBytes.

Silk products

Silk farming is one of the most important activities in Azerbaijan, so it makes sense to buy products from it. The silk shawl, which locals call kelagayi, is one of the most popular, as artisans weave silk into squares, dye the fabric with vegetable juice, and decorate it with woodblock patterns.

Papakha hats

Papakha hats are worn by men in Azerbaijan, usually in the mountainous regions of the country. They are of great importance to them, as touching someone else's hat is tantamount to an insult, and losing a hat is almost shameless. It is usually made from wool of Karagul sheep, which is first washed in salt water and then sewn by hand.

Armudu

This is the perfect souvenir if you love tea. Preserving the age-old traditions and beliefs of Azerbaijan, locals use Armudu cups to serve Azerbaijani tea when they receive guests. These cups resemble the shape of a pear and are also sometimes associated with the figure of the hostess. They usually weigh 100 grams, so they are easy to take home.

Carpets

Azerbaijani carpet weaving is so popular all over the world that it has even been recognized by UNESCO. These handmade carpets feature intricate designs (get ready to be spoiled for choice!) and are available in markets across the country. From minimalist to royal, they are available in so many patterns that they can spruce up any home decor. Be sure to get yourself a few.

Woolen socks

Another souvenir worth buying in Azerbaijan is a beautiful collection of woolen socks. There are many villages in the Gusar region where the Lezgi live, a small community of people in which men work as shepherds in the hills and women knit these colorful socks. They're warm, cozy, and affordable, so stock up on a pair or two.

Earlier, Travel Wise wrote about 5 things to bring home from Madagascar that will remind you of your trip.

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