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Which Georgian souvenirs should you bring home?

Food, tableware, carpets, jewelry and small keepsakes.

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Short answer

Visitors usually bring home churchkhela, spices, dried fruit, wine, kantsi drinking horns, clay tableware, carpets, traditional hats, minankari enamel jewelry and fridge magnets. Souvenir stalls are found in cities, towns and villages across the country. These keepsakes recall Georgia's food, traditions and hospitality.

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Why

  1. A souvenir serves as a memory of the trip, and the choice is tied to Georgian food, traditions and hospitality.
  2. Souvenir stalls are found in cities, towns and villages, so the choice is not tied to one city.
  3. The range includes food, tableware, home decor, clothing and jewelry.

Details

Food and drink: churchkhela, Georgian spices, dried fruit and wine. Tableware: kantsi (drinking horns), traditional clay pots and plates, and clay wine jugs. For the home: tablecloths with Georgian ornaments or lettering and traditional woven carpets. Clothing and accessories: traditional hats and caps, Georgian jewelry. Other options are the national flag, maps, small sculptures, decorative plates, minankari enamel jewelry and fridge magnets. Where to look in cities: souvenirs in Tbilisi and souvenirs in Batumi. More ideas in what to bring from Georgia as a gift.

Tip

Pick a souvenir by theme: edible (churchkhela, spices), for the table (kantsi, clay) or for the home (carpet, tablecloth).

What may differ

Prices, opening hours and specific shops differ between cities, so check on site.

Common misconception

You can buy souvenirs only in Tbilisi.

What actually happens

Souvenir stalls are found in cities, towns and villages across Georgia.

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Sources

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  • Where can you buy spices in Tbilisi?

    Spices in Tbilisi are easy to buy at Dezerter Bazaar, which sells Georgian spices, bay leaves and tkemali sauce, and vendors often invite you to taste before buying.

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  • What shops, chains and brands are there in Georgia?

    Batumi's popular shopping destinations include Batumi Mall, Batumi Plaza, Metro City and Batumi Central, with clothing, cosmetics and jewellery stores and boutiques of Georgian and international designers.

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  • Is there McDonald's in Georgia, and what fast food is there?

    McDonald's operates in Georgia and has an official Georgian website, so check addresses and opening hours with the chain itself.

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  • Kote Apkhazi Street in Tbilisi: what is there?

    Kote Apkhazi Street in Old Tbilisi runs from Freedom Square to Vakhtang Gorgasali Square (Meidani) and is known for its shops, restaurants and cafes.

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