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Qatar Souvenirs: Traditional Keepsakes & Treasures If you are looking for a special souvenir to bring back from Qatar, the local markets and artisan shops offer an incredible array of cultural treasures. Here are some of the finest ideas to consider: Traditional Qatari Clothing: You can purchase an abaya (long black cloak) or a thobe (long white robe), which represent classic Qatari attire and heritage. Camel Products: Camel milk chocolate, nourishing camel milk soaps, and warm camel ha …

The History and Appeal of Decorative Souvenir Plates Decorative souvenir plates are a tourist item with a long history, stretching back to the end of the medieval period when imported porcelain from China was rare, valuable, and usually confined to the households of the wealthy. Souvenir plates have a somewhat different story – and a longer history. Fine Chinese porcelain first reached Europe in the 14th century, and because of its rarity and exotic decoration, it was extremely expensiv …