Top 10 Tibetan souvenirs
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Have you been to China's Tibet? Do you know what souvenirs are worth buying during your travels in Tibet?
Let's have a look at the top 10 Tibetan souvenirs.
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Photo shows a Tibetan carpet. (Photo: 51tibettour.com) |
1. Tibetan Carpets
Tibetan Carpets are traditional handicrafts of the Tibetan people, and they are not only well-known throughout China, but also sold to many foreign countries including India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is one of the world's top three famous carpets. Besides Tibetan carpets, footcloths and rugs, there are also other handicrafts such as saddle cushions, decorations made from the skulls of large livestock.
2. Tibetan Knives
Tibetan knives with delicate carvings and exquisite silver ornaments on the sheath may not only be used for cutting meat and self-defense, but can also serve as a special decoration. It is a personal necessity for all people regardless of age and sex among the Tibetan people.
3. Religious souvenirs
At the mere mention of Tibetan religion, we all see an image of the mysterious Tibetan Buddhism with regional features and strong ethnic colors. Corresponding handicraft souvenirs are symbols of the long-standing religious history of Tibet, and always leave mysterious impressions on people.
Examples of such religious souvenirs include figures of Buddha, Thangka, Hadda, Dharma wheels and others.
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