Bosnia and Herzegovina, created after the fall of Yugoslavia and located on the Balkan Peninsula, is an ideal place for people who want to experience a fascinating adventure not only visiting historical buildings, but also close encounters with wildlife and admire beautiful mountain views. Rest and relax in thermal pools that are good for your health. So what to bring as a souvenir from Bosnia and Herzegovina ?
What souvenirs and gifts to buy?
Handicrafts from copper
Copper is a material that has been used in Bosnia for centuries to produce a variety of items, from kitchenware to decorative items (coffee pots, trays, pepper shakers, sugar bowls, salt shakers, etc). See the goods at the Kazandziluk Copper Market and Sarajevo’s Baščaršija district, and discover the city’s old blacksmith street and visit workshops to create your own small copper souvenir.
Carpets and Fabrics
Carpets, table runners, pillowcases and other textiles with characteristic oriental patterns are a perfect gift idea or a purchase for your own home. Such things will fit well in both modern and classic interiors. The Bosnian carpet, known as “Bosanski ćilim,” is a have significant cultural value.
The exhibition “Bosnian rugs from the collections of the National Museum of BiH” was opened in the Gallery of the Novi Grad Municipal Office in Sarajevo. The exhibited Bosanski ćilim are part of a wider collection of oriental carpets from the Balkans.
Jewelry
Traditional Bosnian jewelry is often made of silver and is characterized by intricate craftsmanship. It includes both Ottoman and Christian elements, reflecting the country’s rich history and cultural diversity. You can buy them in many places. Numerous shops and bars served by craftsmen offering their products. You will definitely find them in Sareajewo and Mostar.
Wood Carving
Wood carving and wood products are another characteristic souvenir from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Craftsmen offer everything from small decorations to large, carved furniture that is often found in traditional Bosnian homes. Wood products and wood carvings are best purchased at local markets and souvenir shops, and certainly around Mostar.
Ceramics
Bosnia and Herzegovina ceramics are another highly valued handicraft in the region. It is characterized by a variety of patterns and colors, and its production techniques are passed down from generation to generation. You can notice Ottoman and Mediterranean trends in decorating pottery, which makes it unique. Great ceramic products: cups, mugs, vases, other products we can buy all over the country, including Tuzla and Mostar.
Colorful Lanterns
Bosnia and Herzegovina is famous for its mosaic lamps, which are handmade glass lamps decorated with pieces of mosaic made in Turkey. These lamps were usually produced during the Ottoman Empire and are still popular today. Colorful lamps with various patterns can be found at many marketplaces. Souvenir lamps add a special touch to your home or the home of the recipient.
Bosnian coffee
Bosnian coffee, which is the national drink, has Ottoman roots, but differs from Turkish coffee in its preparation technique and drinking rituals. In Bosnia, it is prepared from roasted coffee beans that are finely ground, sometimes using an old-fashioned device resembling a large mortar and pestle. But just like when drinking Turkish coffee, it is prepared in a pot on a small tray with a glass of water and something sweet.
