Things to buy in Hohhot

Things to buy in Hohhot


Mongolian Knife 蒙古刀

Inner Mongolian Carpet 内蒙古地毯

Mongolian Metalwork and Silverware 蒙古族银器

Balin Stone 巴林石

Cashmere 山羊绒

Naked Oat Flour 莜麦片



Mongolian Knife 蒙古刀

Mongolian men are seldom caught without their knives. They are a necessity for everyday life in Mongolia (at least historically), and they can be a status symbol as well. Blades are usually made of steel, though the material for the handle varies from horn or bone to different types of hardwoods. The knives can be simple or complex, with common patterns often resembling things like camels.

Inner Mongolian Carpet 内蒙古地毯
Local wool, colored with natural mineral and plant dyes is woven by hand into durable, long lasting carpets. The carpets available in Mongolia come in a range of patterns and styles, and make a particularly unique souvenir from the region.

Mongolian Metalwork and Silverware 蒙古族银器
The Mongolian people have long been famous for producing distinctive and useful silverware. Everything from kettles, hairpins and swords were made from silver, and the art survives today. Though patterns are often simple, they are produced with a lot of dedication, with elegant patterns and distinctive Mongolian patterns.

Balin Stone 巴林石
Chops or personal seals in China are usually produced from one of four stones. The Balin stone, quarried in the area around Chifeng city comes in a range of colors and opacities, and is notable for being made into some of the best seals in China. After negotiating a price, skilled seal carvers can carve your name in the bottom of the seal (in a mirror image, of course) in just a few minutes, in Chinese or English.

Cashmere 山羊绒
Mongolia is known throughout the world for producing some of the best cashmere available. It can be used in many applications, from carpets to clothing.

Naked Oat Flour 莜麦片
The naked oat is a common crop in Mongolia, notable for its cold- and salt/alkali-resistant properties. It has a short maturity period, and contains high levels of protein, fat and beneficial elements. A number of products can be made out of the flour, and it is used daily by many locals.

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