Originality is a wonderful concept. It's the lifeblood of art. The result of imagination put to work. When traveling in a foreign country, some of the best purchases (aside from local cuisine, a place to sleep, and activities) are handicrafts that reflect the local culture's unique style, resources, and traditions.
I'm a big fan of buying local goods and services within my own community and when traveling abroad. I often return from trips with classic gifts for myself (I must admit) and others. If you're shy on original gift ideas, shop your way around the world with these authentic, hand-crafted shopping guide from National Geographic Traveler. It's like a treasure hunt list. Voodoo dolls from Benin. Lace from Brazil. Inuit carvings from Canada. Baskets from Ethiopia. Cuckoo clocks from Germany. Murano glass from Venice.
Creativity is all over the globe in various styles, shapes, sizes, colors, textures. And markets are open for business. Simply determine your budget and open your pocketbook.
Great idea, true creativity is spawned by an artistic interest in the object of your fascination, and the same holds true of travel. Nice suggestions.....thanks
Posted by: Kristen Cameron | April 21, 2009 at 10:58 AM
I agree with the views of Kristen Cameron... Travel provides opportunities to explore various countries and the handicrafts over there. Handicrafts express the views of the artist’s mind that what he thinks, likes, imagines.....
Posted by: Jackson Butler | May 28, 2009 at 04:33 AM