What to bring from Namibia?

Namibia attracts tourists with its diverse landscape, picturesque national parks and unusual entertainment. From traveling on such a picturesque country you want to bring something unusual that would convey the whole identity of Namibia. Tourists will be pleased with the fact that most souvenirs, from decorations for home to clothes, are works of local masters.

What to bring as a gift from Namibia?

In every, even the smallest city, there is a store where souvenirs are sold. All because in Namibia there are many artisans who are happy to make things, decorations, carpets, figurines, masks and much more. Many masters create their creations right in front of tourists:

  1. Handmade carpets. The quality of Namibian carpets is known all over the world. They are made of astrakhan wool. A distinctive feature are the drawings: scenes from the life of tribes, exotic animals and birds. No less interesting carpets with an abstract pattern or a national African ornament.
  2. Jewelry. Products from precious stones Namibia stand out among others. For their creation non-traditional materials are used, for example, claws of lions, hair of an elephant or a shell of ostrich eggs.
  3. Leather Products. Namibians, like the descendants of true hunters, love things from the skin and are able to do them wonderfully. From materials of excellent quality, you can buy shoes, bags and outerwear. For products used leather antelope gemsbok and kudu. Lovers of light and high-quality footwear will be waited by a pleasant surprise - the opportunity to purchase waterproof shoes made of leather fur seals.
  4. Caracal skins. In Namibia, sheep breeding and processing of skins are well developed, but, unfortunately, there are no factories that would sew fashionable fur coats out of them. Therefore, you can only buy high-quality skin.
  5. Bronze and wooden products. In every small shop or shop you can find a souvenir made of bronze, made in African style. These can be masks, warrior figures, Namibian gods, animals, and many others related to folklore or history.
  6. The weapon. In large stores you can buy a high-quality copy of old weapons.
  7. Chess. Fans of intellectual game will be pleased to receive a gift of chess, made in the original design. Figures can be made of bronze or wood. Their classical appearance can also be changed. The most common variant is the figures in the form of soldiers.
  8. Beer. The most original and unexpected gift that can be brought from Namibia, can be beer. It is interesting that every year in the country is celebrated a holiday that has a lot of society with the German Oktoberfest. Breweries are located in the capital of Namibia, and they produce many famous types of beer, most of which are exported.