Traditional handicrafts:

Lhasa and Shigatse carpets, Gyantse Tibetan carpets, Lhasa and Gyantse card mats, Lhasa, Zedang and Gonggapulu (Tibetan woolen cloth), aprons , Tibetan boots from Qamdo, gold, silver, copper and ironware, Tibetan clothing from Qamdo, Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, Lhasa pottery, Shannan original bowls, etc.

Wild resources and specialties:

Wild ass, wild yak, Tibetan antelope, gazelle, marmot, snow chicken.

Precious medicinal materials:

Bear bile, musk, cordyceps, ginseng fruit, gastrodia elata, snow lotus, etc.

Snow-white Pupu and colorful waist:

Pupo is a famous specialty of Tibet. When translated into Chinese, it can be called Tibetan wool.

Jewelry:

It is better to buy jewelry that is simple and has Tibetan characteristics. You can see it everywhere in the Bajiao Street flea market. You can hang it around your neck, wear it on your wrist, or wear it on your ear. There are everything you need to wear and hang around your waist. Some accessories may seem bulky, but they also have a unique taste.

Tibetan knife:

It is a must-have item for Tibetans. It can be used for cutting meat, protecting oneself, and is also a kind of decoration. Men's Tibetan knives are rough and sharp, while women's Tibetan knives are more delicate. They are easy to buy at street stalls or stores, and the price ranges from tens to hundreds of yuan. . The most famous Tibetan knives are the "Gongbu Knife" from Gongbu and the "Lazi Knife" from Shigatse. The silver scabbards are exquisite and the carvings are meticulous.

Thangka:

It is a kind of scroll painting with a strong Tibetan style. Most of them are Buddha statues, but there are also some flower and bird paintings, landscape paintings, and wall chart-style thangkas in medicine and astronomy. The styles include cloth paintings, brocades, embroideries and appliqués.

Carpet:

It is a traditional Tibetan handicraft that is widely popular. There are hand-woven ethnic craft processing factories in various regions. The styles vary according to local folk customs. The styles include carpets, Gyantse carpets are famous internationally for their tapestries, card mats and various accessories, and their products are exported to many countries.

Others include jades produced by Qiongjie and Renbu, which are works of art carved from a kind of immature nephrite; handmade wooden bowls produced by Cuona and Jijiang, which are traditional Tibetan folk products. Craftsmanship.

Folk items that can be collected include wooden bowls, Tibetan knives, flints, jewelry and jades, prayer wheels, Buddha statues, thangkas, butter lamp holders, catapults (wudos), tents, carpets, Tapestries, brocade hats, Tibetan boots, aprons, Tibetan robes, etc.

Tibetan Incense

Buddhist holy places Jokhang Temple and Ramoche Temple are constantly offering incense, and their incense sticks are all produced locally. The incense stick here is called "Tibetan incense", which is different from other provinces and regions. First, it contains many spices, such as musk, woody incense, saffron and more than 20 kinds. Second, it is thick and long, about 60 centimeters long and about 5-5 inches thick. 6 mm; thirdly, the packaging is exquisite, tied with colored silk threads and placed in refined wooden boxes for easy gifting.

Galuo shoes

These are a type of shoes worn by Tibetan women. Legend has it that they were handed down from Princess Wencheng when she entered Tibet. The upper is made of white Pulu, with a piece of black cowhide on the heel and toe. The toe is slightly raised, the tube is high, and the top of the tube is edged with red wool. The soles are made of multiple layers of cowhide and are stitched with tendon ropes, making them strong and beautiful. If tourists buy a pair and wear them, they will definitely enjoy the joy of following the local customs.

Tibetan card mat

"Tibetan card mat" means small Tibetan rug in Tibetan language. It is bedding for Tibetan families. The ancient city of Gyantse is a famous city for the production of card rugs and is known as the "Hometown of Tibetan Carpets". According to historical records, soft, beautiful, strong and rich Tibetan ethnic style Tibetan carpets were woven more than 600 years ago. The handicraft industry here has a long-standing reputation. Everyone from the elderly to children has the ability to weave carpets. 80% of the residents are engaged in the carpet weaving industry. The newly built Gyantse Carpet Factory produces hundreds of varieties of carpets, card mats, tapestries, tapestries, cushions, lama sitting rugs, etc. In addition, the Lhasa Carpet Factory is also an important production base for Tibetan carpets. In addition to being self-sufficient, it is also sold in Europe, the United States, Japan, India, Nepal and other countries.