There is always something that you must do when you travel: buying some souvenirs for relatives, friends and of course for yourself too. And tour to Tibet will offer you a large selection of souvenirs.

Tibetan carpet

Tibetan carpet is made of the hair of sheep, cattle or camels. It is a distinctive product which is popular both home and abroad. Mattresses, horse mats and decorations for large domestic animals all belong to such craft. The styles of Tibetan carpets are diversifying. They are soft, warm, damp proof, bright and resistant to color fading.[Photo/51tibettour.com]

Tibetan knife

The Tibetan knife, a hot cake in tourism market, is widely used for chopping, decorating and self-defending. For chopping usage, there are requirements for the blades, however for decorating much attention should be paid for shaping and polishing. The knives are usually made of gold, silver, copper, ox horn, bone or wood.[Photo/China Tibet Online]

Religious souvenirs

Buddhist handicrafts are popular among tourists as the Tibetan Buddhism is mysterious to visitors from home and abroad. Buddha statues, Thangkas, khadas, prayer wheels are all good choices to bring home for commemoration and gifts to friends. However, tourists are suggested to learn the taboos of the Buddhist instruments from the shop owners or guidebooks downloaded online.[Photo/People's Daily]

Mask

Masks are used for Tibetan opera performances during big festivals. The masks are made into numerous characters such as Buddhist and historical figures and commoners, to symbolize certain types of role in a play. Ancient mask were made by animal fur and mud, both kinds are rarely seen nowadays. Metal mask are in most cases enshrined at monasteries, while wood and cloth masks are widely used for performances.[Photo/Chinaculture.org]

Pulu

Pulu meaning woolen fabric in Tibetan language has over 2000 year history. As the key material for Tibetan costumes, boots, hats and mattress, Pulu is colorful, tightly knotted and cold-proof. Historically Pulu was used as diplomatic tribute.[Photo/Baidu]