What to bring from Belarus?

Once in Belorussia, a hospitable and original country of bison, flax and cornflowers, you will plunge into the world of Slavic traditions, which are preserved and cultivated here in all spheres of life - from production to culture and art. Having visited numerous excursions and sights such as Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Brest Fortress, Kamenets Tower and so on, one should think about the possibility to bring relatives and friends from Belarus.

Souvenirs from Belarus - a separate topic, which can be devoted to a number of articles, but we will try to highlight all in short and give a capacious answer to the question what to bring from Belarus as a gift.

What are they transporting from Belarus?

1. The Belarusian flax. According to some scientists, one of the oldest tissues in the world is flaxseed. It has amazing properties - linen products can be as dense and coarse, so light and airy. This plant is extremely common in Belarus, its blue flowers even adorn the state coat of arms. From the fibers of flax make a fabric from which sew clothes, toys, household items, from seeds - cook jelly, squeeze the most useful oil, bake bread. As exclusive souvenirs from flax, you can buy dolls-amulet, neglyu towels. Fans of ethno style, of course, will have to taste clothes and a variety of accessories from unpainted linen fabric. Mistress will appreciate kitchen towels, potholders, curtains.
2. Gold straw - a material that stores the energy of the sun, is widely used in Belarus for making souvenirs, toys, headdresses. The overwhelming majority of women save cute trinkets, which are so convenient to store in woven straw boxes, boxes, chests. Dolls, amulets, paintings and panels will be an excellent gift for art lovers, as well as a wonderful interior decoration.
3. Ceramics - Belarusian masters diligently store and transmit from generation to generation the secrets of working with this material. Thanks to this, every resident of the country knows that national dishes are tastier in ceramic pots, milk does not sour, musical instruments sound more melodic, and toys from this material remarkably soothe capricious kids. A unique souvenir will be candlesticks, traditional magnets and clay Mozyr bears.
4. Wooden products - in the country of forests the tree has traditionally been the most used material for construction and crafts. Impressive Belarusian wooden furniture, dishes, animal figures (in particular, the owner of the Belovezhskaya Pushcha - bison), caskets and so on.
5. Boots and hats - thanks to the traditions of Shapoval, the small town of Dribin is planned to be included in the list of UNESCO's cultural heritage, and unique Dribin boots will be saved from the harshest frosts.
6. Products from the vine. For hundreds of years the vine has been used for making furniture, household items, children's cradles. Masters, using the natural properties of this material create unique patterns and compositions. As a souvenir, you can buy unique furniture from handmade vines, breadcrumbs, baskets, pots and even bast shoes.

What other souvenirs to bring from Belarus?

Thanks to strict standards and control over their observance, Belarusian guests enjoy wide popularity among the guests of the country Food. At the confectionery factory "Krasny Pishevik" for many years now produce marshmallows (which are traditionally Slavic delicacy), pastille, caramel, based on natural berries and fruits. And candy and chocolate of local factories have an excellent "taste of childhood" and are appreciated in many countries of the world.

For a strong half of humanity, a suitable gift will be Belarusian alcohol - tinctures on berries and herbs, healing balms, fruit and berry wines. And women are easily pleased with the underwear of the excellent quality of the famous Milavitsa factory .