People go on trips in order to relax and get new experiences. Do not forget to buy local souvenirs during the trip. They will help to keep memories of the rest as long as possible, and will be great presents for friends. What to bring as a gift from Kazan, what local souvenirs are considered the most interesting?
Shamail
One of the most colorful Tatar souvenirs is shamail. These are interior paintings with extracts from the
Qur'an (surahs), which are a work of calligraphy and fine art. As the basis for their creation using fabrics, paper and canvas. Especially for tourists, souvenir shops also offer cheap copies of the works of recognized masters made on paper or plastic (made in China and Turkey). Prices for such souvenirs start from one hundred rubles.
Shamaili appeared in Tatarstan in the 19th century, initially they were painted only in oil and hung in mosques and houses. If you think that to bring as a gift from Kazan, be sure to purchase such an original souvenir. Shamail should not be considered an analogue of the Orthodox icon, it is a work of art. It is not a sample of Tatar calligraphy and a talisman. Rather, it is just a decorative item with a deep positive meaning. Many people, far from eastern cultures and Muslim traditions, appreciate the beauty of such paintings. As for the semantic load, today on shamail you can find various surahs, as well as just wise quotes, national poems and songs. If you want to make an expensive gift to a person who is fond of oriental culture, choose handmade products. They are expensive, but they are a real work of art, performed in a single copy.
National hats
What gift to bring from Kazan to a real man? Pay attention to skullcaps - the national headdress of the Tatars. This is a small flat hat made of soft fabric, which is more often round in shape. Sometimes there are square skullcaps. This headpiece has been known since ancient times, once it was worn by all the men of Tatarstan. Today, skull-caps are worn only by faithful Muslims on special occasions, but no one forbids selling them as national souvenirs.
What can be brought from Kazan for the fair sex? The national headdress of the Tatars is not as famous as the men's headdress. Its name is kalfak, and it looks no less interesting than the skullcap. In the Tatar national costume, hats are richly decorated with silver and gold embroidery, stones and beads.
Kazan cat
When getting acquainted with the culture and life of Tatarstan, every tourist learns about the
Kazan cat. This is a unique folk character and a real breed. According to legend, Empress Elizabeth learned about the unique hunting abilities of cats bred in Kazan, and ordered thirty animals to be brought to St. Petersburg. Kazan cats caught rats in the unfinished Winter Palace. If you believe the legends, it was this beast that warned the khan about a dig under the fortress wall. A monument to the Kazan cat has even been erected in Kazan today. It is considered one of the most unusual in the city. Still think what to bring from Kazan as a gift? Choose any souvenirs with the image of a Kazan cat, and you will not be mistaken. You can purchase beautiful postcards, paintings and plates.
Chuck-chak - national sweetness number 1
During a trip to Kazan, do not forget to purchase a chak-chak, one of the most famous national treats. These are small pieces of dough (balls or chopped straws), fried and drenched in honey. In Tatarstan, the chak-chak today is not only the most popular sweetness, but also an analogue of the Russian traditional combination of bread and salt. It is with such a dish that dear guests are met. But once the chuck-chuck was an exclusively festive dish, it was prepared for weddings and for large feasts. To prepare sweets, women gathered in the same house. Depending on their social status, each representative of the fair sex should have participated only in a certain stage of cooking. Nowadays, the situation has changed, in Tatarstan all bread factories produce sweet foods. In Kazan stores you can also buy chuck-chuck, prepared according to modern recipes with the addition of nuts, candied fruits and drenched in chocolate.
Balm for health and mood
The second most popular
edible souvenir in Tatarstan is locally produced alcohol. What to bring from Kazan as a gift to lovers of hard drinks? Of course, the local balm. It is believed that this drink can be consumed not only for its taste, but also for health. One of the most popular local brands is Bugulma balm. For its creation, 24 species of medicinal plants are used, collected in favorable, from an environmental point of view, regions of Tatarstan. The unique recipe and compliance with classical traditions allows you to get a drink with unsurpassed taste and useful properties. It is believed that when taken in moderation, the balm strengthens the nervous system, helps with colds and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The drink can be consumed in pure form, added to tea, coffee and water.
Ethnic shoes in Kazan are for everyone!
Kazan is famous for its national leather shoes. This fishing traces its history from ancient times. Once upon a time, Tatar tribes led a nomadic lifestyle. The most affordable material for the production of shoes was genuine leather. Boots and shoes were sewn from many small leather pieces and decorated with embroidery with national motifs. Many traditions of this craft have been preserved to this day. What to bring as a gift from Kazan for a fashionable girl? Of course, ichigi boots. We warn you that this pleasure is not cheap - a pair of shoes costs at least 10 thousand rubles. But do not forget
that such a souvenir will definitely not gather dust on a shelf, but will perfectly complement a vivid image. In Russia, if you wish, you can also find real traditional Tatar boots, hand-sewn. Thanks to transportation and resellers, their cost increases several times. In addition to ichigi, souvenir shops of Kazan also sell oriental shoes with raised noses.
Koran in the gift edition - the best religious present
What to bring as a gift from Kazan to the faithful Muslim? In addition to shamail, it is worth paying attention to the range of gift editions of the Koran. You can purchase a holy book in religious or souvenir shops. Here there are simply high-quality publications printed on the best glossy paper, and real works of art. These are leather-bound books whose covers are embossed and richly embroidered. The Quran looks exquisitely in velvet covers, special protective cases. Attention, if you think that you can bring from Kazan as a gift to a person who is far from the Muslim religion, choose something else. A holy book in gift decoration has a fairly high price. For an uninterested person, it will become a useless present.
Crafts
Handwork is highly valued today, because it is so nice to have a unique thing. In Kazan, local artisans make very beautiful and unusual dishes. And this is another great gift idea for practical people. A pair of cute bowls will surely take their place in the kitchen, and will be an excellent reminder of the person who presented them.
Pay attention also to interior dolls, clothes and accessories. In Kazan souvenir shops, if you wish, today you can buy a full national costume. The outfit consists of a long shirt, bloomers, cossack, checkmen and beshmet. Tourists are invited to purchase any of the listed items separately. Unusual and original look modern accessories and clothing, decorated with traditional patterns.
Sports attributes
Kazan is world famous as a sports capital. The local football club Rubin and the hockey team Ak Bars often won Russian championships. Accordingly, there will be no problems with what can be brought from Kazan from souvenirs as a gift to a sports fan. In Kazan souvenir shops you can find paraphernalia for every taste and budget: from trinkets with club logos to scarves and complete fan outfits. There are also for sale truly original things, for example, sportswear for young children and home textiles with the symbols of Rubin and Ak Bars.
What to bring from Kazan? Souvenirs - gifts that are appropriate in any situation!
Experienced travelers often before the trip make a list of all relatives and friends for whom gifts should be purchased during and travel. If you have a wide circle of friends, it will be useful to purchase some “reserve” of universal souvenirs. Such a purchase will help out if purchased gifts for some reason are not enough for everyone. What souvenirs can be brought from Kazan as universal? This is a product with the symbols of the locality and the region, which is sold in every city: magnets, paintings and
decorative plates, charms. The name of the city is applied today to a variety of things, including clothing. For example, today many tourists buy T-shirts with the inscription: "I love Kazan." The word "love" can be replaced by a red heart. With this print, baseball caps, bags, wallets and other accessories are produced.