Every traveler wonders what they should buy from Phuket on their trip. One of the best things about shopping for quality souvenirs in Thailand is that you’re likely to spend a lot less money than you would in many other countries, which means you can afford to bring home more gifts and souvenirs.
We’ll list some of the unique handicrafts, souvenirs and things you can buy while in Phuket, including items you’ll find nowhere else in Thailand like high-quality pearl jewelry made from pearls farmed right off the island’s coast in Sapam Bay. Most of the souvenirs are available in shops all over Phuket. However, our pearl jewelry is only available at the Amorn Phuket Pearl showroom, located north of Phuket Town.
Souvenirs of Thailand
Thailand has a rich tradition of designing and manufacturing high-quality handicrafts. With the focus on tourism in Phuket, you’ll have no problem finding any type of Thai souvenirs, even items made by the northern hill tribes. Discover the most popular Thai souvenirs in Phuket, including:
Thai Silk
Thai silk is world-renowned for its beautiful textures and colorful patterns. Different regions of the country have their own patterns, but all patterns are available at souvenir shops in Phuket. Items made of Thai silk can include scarves, shirts, trousers, cushion covers, pillow cases, shoulder bags, purses, and wallets. The smooth gradient textures and vivid colors make Thai silk stand out as an exotic souvenir that is great for gifting.
Handmade Bags
Thailand’s souvenir shops offer a wide array of colorful and well-made bags in all styles, from tiny coin purses to large tote bags. These bags are made from various types of cloth and natural materials, including rattan, bamboo, straw, and seagrass. They also come in a variety of traditional and contemporary styles and a myriad of colors
Handicrafts
There are many Thai handicrafts and things to buy in Phuket that are intricate and beautiful in design and exacting in construction.
Natural wooden and stone carvings can also add a sense of exotic flair to any décor. Etched silver and pewter decorative items, called nielloware, are often unique additions to home shelves and display cases. Leatherware, mulberry paper, and other products are also among the wide variety of Thai handicrafts you’ll find in Phuket’s souvenir shops.
Thai Trinkets
Thai trinkets are great for those with limited luggage space. You’ll find elephants, lotus flowers and other distinctly Thai motifs adorning small key chains, purses, pendants, bracelets, and other accessories that provide fond memories of past travels. These items are great to hand out to family and friends as tasteful, inexpensive gifts.
Soap Carvings
These exotically scented soaps are beautifully and meticulously carved and colored to exactly replicate the blossoms of lotus flowers, roses, and many other flowers. They are an enchanting and thoughtful gift for anyone who loves exotic scents.
Pearl Jewelry
One of the most unique souvenirs you can bring back from a trip is an authentic jewelry item from a Phuket pearl shop made from pearls farmed in the waters surrounding the island. Amorn Phuket Pearl has been pearl farming in the waters of Sapam Bay for over fifty years. We have perfected the art of nurturing exquisite pearls from oysters in the tropical waters of Phuket. One of the highlights of a trip to Phuket is taking a long-tail boat out to the floating pearl farm to learn how oyster pearls are farmed from seeding to harvest and the combination of traditional and innovative techniques used to create these exquisite gems.
After your tour, make an appointment to browse the high-quality pearls at Amorn Phuket Pearl and choose a piece you’ll cherish forever as a souvenir of your memorable trip to Thailand. Make your appointment to visit the Amorn Phuket Pearl showroom today.
