Mongolian Souvenirs You Must Take Home With You

Souvenirs
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Mongolia, the Mongols, and their culture are itself so unique that you definitely won’t have a problem with choosing the perfect souvenir. But, you still don’t know what to buy? Well, then, keep on reading!

Mongolian Cashmere

Mongolia is known for its high-quality cashmere and their goats produce a third of world’s cashmere.  You can buy it from the factory shop, the department store or even at the museums’ shops.

Traditional Clothes

Do you want a unique Halloween costume? Well, then, you should dress like a Mongolian! You can find their traditional clothes, boots, hats etc. everywhere. In the end, it will have a double purpose: it will remind you of “The Land of the Blue Sky” and it will be a great gear for a costume party, as well.

The “Bone Game”

Shagai, aka the ankle bones of a sheep or a goat, is collected and used for traditional games and fortune-telling. They can be painted in bright colors and they are exchanged as tokens. Men collect wolf shagai as well, which symbolizes the good-luck.

Art

Paintings representing the Mongol Empire, warriors, battles etc. on a paper, canvas, wood or even on a silk will be a perfect gift to take home.