Gifts From The Altai Mountains
Each of us, for sure, he dreamed at least once in life to visit the mountains. And, of course, many have heard names such as Teletskoye Lake, Mount Belukha, or even – Altai! Of course, every year is visited by hundreds of thousands of Altai tourist. AND everyone wants to take with them a gift or a souvenir to commemorate this unforgettable mountain country. Unfortunately, many recent souvenir markets piled outspoken consumer goods from China and Turkey, and this local products is very small. For most tourists this is outrageous, because everyone needs a souvenir and a gift of some very special, which could give a close and loved one.
After all, everyone is familiar situation where, being in some attractive and memorable place, looking for a gift that would like to hit and who intend to teach. So, I'll try to list the most interesting, and most importantly, authentic souvenirs you can bring from Altai Mountains: Bears (I would even say bears), carved out of wood. They can be found in the different versions: as salt cellars, spoons, or just single figures, large and small. They certainly have an amazing attraction and, therefore, in my experience, enjoy a certain popularity among tourists. Stones, which often collect on the Katun. This picturesque mountain river flow water itself polishes stones that become of it completely smooth. They collect and then paint the different landscapes and varnish. They look very unusual and attractive! They can put a home, and enjoy these stones long winter evenings …
Pottery. There is a special subject: the magnificent and diverse ceramics has recently become more and more, but the price is still high. Paintings local artists. I especially recommend to visit the village Askat where you can purchase beautiful works of art. Painting is represented there, and traditional paintings on paper and canvas, but there are special written silk and even a cedar board! Similar exactly surprised to receive a gift like canvas, with its spectacular landscapes of Altai! Traditional magnets – they too must not be forgotten.
