Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the Kura River, home to 1,15 million people. The city is considered the main cultural, scientific and industrial center of the country. What to buy in Tbilisi, what souvenirs and gifts are worth bringing from Georgia?
Georgian horn and ceramics
Typical Georgian souvenirs, which are bought by masses of tourists every year, include, first of all, the famous traditional ritual horns intended for drinking wine, as well as local ceramics and sculptures.
Gold, silver, precious stones
Many tourists visit Georgia to buy jewelry in a jewelry store because of their high quality and relatively low prices.
Works of art
Tbilisi Art Center presents works by young and famous Georgian artists who create in various fields of art: from painting to sculpture and fashion design.
Georgian wines
It is no secret that Georgia is the cradle of wine, made from 521 original grape varieties. Every wine lover will find something for themselves here.
Icons and prayers
In Tbilisi, there is an icon shop on almost every corner, offering both original gilded images and their cheaper but equally beautiful reproductions. The most popular icon figure is St. Nino.
Georgian culture is closely connected with the Orthodox religion. Church interiors are full of beautiful icons and wall paintings. The cult of saints is very much alive, especially St. George, the patron saint of Georgia, and St. Nino. That is why one of the favorite souvenirs brought from Georgia are icons, which you can buy in many religious shops, for example, on Leselidze Street in old Tbilisi or on Sameba, towering over the city. It is worth spending some time to find something special, affordable and reminiscent of real works of art.
Local hats
Tbilisi offers a lot of unforgettable souvenirs. One of them is a very original hat. The most popular are papakhas, kubankas, tafyas. Some are made of yarn and decorated with Georgian motifs. Men wear them even in hot summer. Another very typical Georgian headdress is papakhas, which are a large fur hat that is ideal for severe winters.
Georgian felt products
While wandering the streets of Tbilisi or strolling through Georgian bazaars, you may be surprised at how popular felt products can be in Georgia. They often look like real works of art, making them a great gift for friends. The most beautiful handmade felt products are certainly the long and wide scarves, which are very carefully made and covered with interesting patterns. However, felt flowers are currently number one in Georgia. They are a very fashionable addition to clothing, attached to blouses, bags, worn in the hair or as bracelets. In addition to felt items, yarn items can also attract the attention of tourists. And above all, warm socks of fantastic design, bags, tiny wallets or phone cases decorated with Georgian motifs.
Georgians are undoubtedly one of the most musical nations in the world. Their beautiful songs can be heard almost everywhere. That is why it is worth going to a record store to look for records with excellent polyphonic folk or sacred songs.
