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23 Amazing Gifts

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GIFTS FOR TRAVELERS: 23 AMAZING GIFTS THAT FOREIGN TRAVELERS CAN TAKE BACK FROM INDIA

Souvenirs are the concoction of emotions that you take back home either for yourselves or for your loved ones. These objects make you relive and share the milestones of happiness you achieved during your travels.

As simple as it seems, we understand that buying souvenirs can be a tricky task in itself. That’s because you always want to gift and take back something meaningful.

As a result of which, in the heat of the moment you end up over thinking and buying something completely different from the idea in your head.

Also, for a country as diverse as India, shopping is always a hustle. Is that something you want to avoid on your India travel?

Then, buy these amazing 25 gifts for travelers to brighten up your and your loved one’s life. Trust us; they are completely worth it.

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PASHMINA, J&K

Pashmina

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Buying a Pashmina is a pricey affair but your Jammu and Kashmir trip will always render incomplete if you aren’t able to get your hands on this beauty. Its hands down one of the best luxury travel gifts and take it from someone who travels a lot, it’s a complete steal.

Pashminas are made out of 3 kinds of goat wool and are best known for getting softer over time. There is a reason why it is one of the most unique gifts for travelers.

The clever color palette, fine craftsmanship and feel of this handspun fiber make this item a star gift to take back from India. There is no other perfect way to tell your loved ones that you care, count us on that. This makes up for a perfect honeymoon gift for wife, what do you think?

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INDIAN TRIBAL AND ETHNIC JEWELRY, NEW DELHI

Indian tribal and ethnic jewelry

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Shopping in India and missing on beautiful jewelry is like drinking coffee without a good creamer, boring and incomplete. Whenever in India make sure that you get these beauties. Why Shopping in Delhi your ask? That’s because the range of jewelry is crazy here.

The range here spans from precious stone jewellery to cheap metal jewelry. So  that you can get your hands on either something  that will probably cost you a fortune or will cost you as low as 20 INR depending on your pocket. A good example of how small travel gifts can win hearts, isn’t it?

Either way, we are sure that it will certainly please your inner culture vulture.

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CHIKAN WORK BED SHEETS AND APPARELS, LUCKNOW

CHIKAN WORK BED SHEETS AND APPARELS, LUCKNOW

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Do you want something minimalistic yet gorgeously made as your souvenir from India? Or do want a gift for a foreign friend that embraces history and has a cheeky edge over anyone on this planet.

If that’s the case, then Chikan embroidered bed sheets and apparels will very aptly serve the purpose.

This invincible art of the Mughal era which includes white thread embroidery on pastel color clothes is one of the most amazing things to splurge on. Gift this to someone who loves simplicity and elegance.

Trust us; its one of the best travel gifts for her 2019 and there is no better way to tell them that you adore them just the way they are.

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SANDALWOOD CARVING, KERALA

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If you‘ve already fallen in love with the country, then taking back little tokens of love that look and smell very close to India is the best option to opt for.

That is why we suggest you invest in sandalwood carving of Kerala. It’s an amazing gift for anyone and everyone. Trust us; its one of those gifts for travelers that makeup as one of the most appropriate executives travel gifts.

These wooden sculptures capture the essence of the nation in the form of boxes, animal figures, figurative of dancers, ashtrays and much more.

Find these pretty little things on our way to Cochin, Trichur, Thiruvananthapuram, and Ernakulam. cool things to buy in India

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MADHUBANI PAINTINGS, BIHAR

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Madhubani is the patterned art form of Bihar that is famous for portraying a whole narrative either from history or from mythology in a single canvas sheet.

These paintings depict folklore and sometimes trace back history to cater to the artistic pleasures of its seekers. If you are someone who loves art, then this is probably the best décor item you can buy for your living space from India.

It’s one of those cool souvenirs from India that you can definitely brag about. So, add color to your life and learn more about Bihar here.

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BLUE POTTERY, RAJASTHAN

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The Blue pottery of Rajasthan is that sprinkle of royal feel that you can add to your dining experience to feel like the royalty you already are.

Differing from the usual technique of pottery, this art requires the mix of quartz stone powder, fuller’s earth, and powdered glass to its mixture.

They look dead- gorgeous and feel absolutely fantastic in whichever place they are displayed in. 

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CHANDERI SAREES, MADHYA PRADESH

CHANDERI SAREES, MADHYA PRADESH

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Chanderi sarees are the finest example of handloom in India, whose history dates back to Vedic times. This gorgeous silk-cotton handloom proudly boasts its deeper roots with nature in its design.

Other than that, you will find these sarees in various different colors and styles, so, getting your hands on something that matches your tint of personality won’t be a task.

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PHULKARI WORK GARMENT OR BOLSTER, PUNJAB

PHULKARI WORK GARMENT OR BOLSTER, PUNJAB

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Phulkari, as the name suggests, is another form of embroidery that is much popular for its vibrant colors and flower-shaped structure. Unlike Chikan, Phulkari has been always about colors and high spirits.

Do you have a friend who has a nag about embroidery or whose spirit animal is as vibrant as the colors of this craft?

Then we suggest you gifting them these and be the person who brings best travel gifts for her. Woohoo!

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ITTAR (SCENTS), UTTAR PRADESH

ITTAR (SCENTS), UTTAR PRADESH

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One of India’s most ancient art of preparing scents or ‘ittar’ has been ruling the timeline of Indian history since ages. You can see this art blooming in all its glory in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. Here, scents of distinct flavors are prepared with no alcohol and sold in fancy bottles. We bet that it will definitely draw your attention at its very first sight. It’s one of the best gifts for travel lovers as its aroma can help out get going all day. A perfect gift or not, that you have to decide, for all that we know the aroma is heavenly.

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AIPAN FOLDERS AND FILES, UTTARAKHAND

Aipans are decorative designs that you will find in every household in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.

These designs are the symbols for prosperity and are always made on a red background to attract a fortune. By the same token, these folders with Aipan on them define how beautiful, the people here are, as they share their good luck with the people who visit them.

Gift it to someone who you feel deserves this love too.

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WARLI PAINTING, MAHARASHTRA

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The Warli painting style is one of the oldest art forms whose existence dates back to 10th Century AD. Famous for its tribal patterns and depiction of daily life, Warli paintings are the perfect pieces of decoration for any monochrome color scheme.

In the same token, you can buy these in paper or in cloth depending on how you want the background texture to be. Do you want to know about many such about Maharashtra tourism? Then, click here.

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BOOKS

BOOKS
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If you are a history buff or even if you have a friend that is, then gifting them the treasures of Indian history and mythologies will be beyond perfect.

You can start off by buying them some insightful spiritual texts or can gift them the Vedic books on politics, philosophy and what not. Stuck somewhere? Then, just buy the famous Indian epics (Ramayana and Mahabharata) to enlighten and entertain them at the same time.

So, if you are looking for gifts for someone traveling abroad, then look no more and buy it in the first place. Don’t tell us later that we didn’t already tell you this.

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PATOLA WORK, GUJARAT

PATOLA WORK, GUJARAT
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Take back a 700-year old art form that still uses natural dyes to decorate its handwoven marvel. This beautiful handloom piece is available in many forms including in sarees too.

This beautiful visual treat is indeed an assortment to pamper yourself and your loved ones with. So, get yours at Gujarat.

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KUTCH EMBROIDERED CUSHIONS, GUJARAT

KUTCH ETHNIC JEWELRY, GUJARAT
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The salt marsh of India, Kutch has many alluring crafts attached to its name. The most beautiful of which is its block embroidery.

It looks very boho, sleek and vibrant all at the same time. Although the options of the craft items available are many, we highly recommend buying the embroidered cushions here.

This color-popped cutesy cushion will definitely bring a vibrant and positive vibe to the ambiance. Take back this amazing piece of craft to your place and see the magic work.

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BIDRI ITEMS, KARNATAKA

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Bidri items are tagged as one of the finest pieces of craftsmanship in India that are the amazing as Indian traditional gifts for foreigners.

Its 500 years old origin and process that involves a lot of hard including carving, boiling, polishing and what not, makes this metal marvel a treat for the eyes. This jarring masterpiece is a phenomenal gift as anybody will be happy to receive it.

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TANJORE PAINTING, TAMIL NADU

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Painting of Gods and Goddesses illustrating the rich culture of India is all that Tanjore paintings of Tamil Nadu are all about.

These alluring pieces find their roots in the 16th century and feature various Gods in golden embellishments. By gold we mean real dashes of gold and that’s what makes Tanjore paintings stand out in the artistic sky of India. Screams to us as an awesome thing to buy, what about you?

Wait! The best part is that these sometimes comprise of precious stones too. Well, it certainly calls for a visit then, don’t you think?

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SHOLAPITH CRAFT ITEM, WEST BENGAL

SHOLAPITH CRAFT ITEM, WEST BENGAL
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The Solapith Craft items are sculptures made by Malakar (potters) in West Bengal. These artists have a great importance in society because of carving God and godly sculptures.

Shopping for these items in West Bengal will make you fall in love with this art. So, take back a piece out of the theological archive of India and witness its fervor when it sits like a guardian angel in your or your beloved’s home.

Isn’t it one of the most heartfelt traditional Indian housewarming gifts to give?

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TEA

Tea Cup
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Who doesn’t love Chaah (Indian brewed Tea)? Everyone does, right? So, how about the flavors of India handpicked from the greenish tea meadows in India? Calls out for a mesmerizing concoction of flavors altogether?

Yes, it does and you can carry this flavor back to your country from the authentic tea gardens of India. In the process, you will find a variety of choices in tea like the Assam Tea (Assam), Darjeeling Tea (West Bengal), Terai Tea (Dooars),  Kangra Tea (Himachal Pradesh),  and many more.

Still, buying the local tea from the place you are traveling adds a new flavor of experience to its taste.

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AYURVEDIC PRODUCTS

AYURVEDIC PRODUCTS
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India being the motherland of Ayurveda can gift you the benefits of the science of life in a complete nutshell. Furthermore, taking back its wonders to your home for a lifestyle change for you and your loved ones seems like a smart choice.

That’s because the side-effects of this ailment are none but the profits are many.  A perfect luxury travel gifts for him don’t you think? If this isn’t the deal breaker we wonder what is. 

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SPICES

Indian Spices
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India and spices are synonyms. Whether you are a fan of Indian cuisine or not, you cannot deny that the best quality spices are grown in India.

So, if your friend has a little chef inside of him/her or you yourself want to add the flavors of India to your appetite then buying spices is the option to go for.

It’s the topmost of the Indian gift ideas for American friends list. So grab them all super cool prices in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kashmir, and Rajasthan.

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HANDLOOM CARPETS

HANDLOOM CARPETS
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 A good handloom carpet is an ultimate trophy that you can take back and proudly boast in your living space. It will royalitfy your ambiance and will give your apartment cozy vibes.

It’s an awesome gift even if you are not planning to buy it for yourself. It’s one thing that can win hearts and hands down one of the most thoughtful gifts for foreign clients. So, don’t forget to buy them on your trip to Rajasthan and Delhi.

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HIMACHALI CAP, HIMACHAL PRADESH

Himachali Cap
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Last but not least is the woolen cap of Himachal that is definitely the style- statement of that region and apparently the best men’s travel gifts.

Not even covering the ears, the Himachali cap is known to give the right amount of warmth in this cold paradise.

So, take this color blocked woven wonder for someone who loves winters and is always found in the snow. We can guarantee it will turn out truly one of the best travel gifts for him.

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PUPPETS, RAJASTHAN

Puppets, rajasthan
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The ultimate goals for travel gifts for couples!
The art of puppet making in India dates back to the time of the royalties.Bringing them back to your abode is probably the best remembrance you can have of this plush estate.

Exploring the state, you find these softwood puppets almost everywhere decorated in the colors of the rainbow.

There is no way that you wouldn’t be intimidated by them at first sight. So, buy them to blend the hue of India into your living space.

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Written By

Chainika Dhaila

An engineer by education and writer by choice. She is a globetrotter with a pure desi heart. Her notion spree runs faster than a jet when she entangles herself with the thread of any culture. Her zeal for writing originates from her love for reading and trust us! She is a complete Potterhead.

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