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The 10 Best Souvenirs from Egypt

Egypt's souvenir world is crowded, so the good pieces need discipline. Cotton, alabaster, papyrus, brass, spices, glass, perfume oils, ceramics, and leather work when they feel made, not merely stamped with a monument.

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Top 10 Souvenirs from Egypt

The better picks from Egypt are not just labels on a shelf; they have a reason to be used, opened, worn, or displayed.

Cartouche Silver Pendant from Egypt
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01 Jewelry

Cartouche Silver Pendant

A cartouche pendant is personal when engraved cleanly and kept small enough for everyday wear.

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Cotton Sheet Set from Egypt
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02 Textiles

Cotton Sheet Set

A cotton sheet set is the premium buy, worth checking by weave, finish, and real softness.

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Tooled Leather Pouf Cover from Egypt
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03 Home Decor

Tooled Leather Pouf Cover

A pouf cover packs flatter than it looks and becomes useful once filled at home.

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Khan Spice Market Box from Egypt
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Khan Spice Market Box

A spice box is worth buying when each tin is sealed and labeled plainly.

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Cotton Galabeya from Egypt
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05 Apparel

Cotton Galabeya

A cotton galabeya can become warm-weather loungewear if the fabric breathes and the seams are soft.

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Khan Brass Lantern from Egypt
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Khan Brass Lantern

A brass lantern brings pattern through shadow, but the hinge and glass need to feel secure.

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Alabaster Candle Holder from Egypt
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07 Home Decor

Alabaster Candle Holder

Alabaster glows beautifully with a candle, especially when the stone is thin enough to warm the light.

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Papyrus Art Panel from Egypt
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08 Art

Papyrus Art Panel

A papyrus panel depends on whether the colors feel controlled and the sheet is not overloaded with symbols.

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Ruby Hibiscus Tea Tin from Egypt
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09 Pantry Gift

Ruby Hibiscus Tea Tin

Hibiscus tea gives a bright ruby cup at home and makes a useful gift for cooks and tea drinkers.

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Handblown Perfume Bottle from Egypt
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Handblown Perfume Bottle

A perfume bottle is fragile but lovely when the glass is clear and the stopper fits well.

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