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Regional Guide Lake Malawi

The 10 Best Souvenirs from Lake Malawi

For Lake Malawi, the strongest pieces are usually the ones with a local use you can explain without stretching the story.

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Top 10 Souvenirs from Lake Malawi

Souvenirs from Lake Malawi should feel specific at close range, through finish, ingredients, shape, or daily use.

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01 Textiles

Cotton Table Runner

A table runner is easy to pack and changes a room faster than most small souvenirs.

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02 Woodcraft

Wooden Serving Bowl

A serving bowl belongs on the table, which makes it more valuable than a carved souvenir animal.

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03 Apparel

Chitenje Robe

A chitenje robe works after travel when the cotton is soft and the pattern feels wearable.

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04 Food Gift

Lake Coffee Bean Pouch

Coffee gives a simple morning reminder when the roast is fresh and the pouch seals tight.

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05 Home Decor

Lake Soapstone Candle Holder

A soapstone holder has satisfying weight and looks good with a simple tea light.

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06 Basketry

Woven Grass Basket

A grass basket can hold linens, fruit, or mail when the weave is firm enough.

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07 Furniture

Carved Lake Chair

A folding carved chair is a bigger buy, but it becomes real furniture if the joints are tight.

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08 Pantry Gift

Shire Tea Estate Tin

Tea is easy to gift and easy to use, especially when the leaves still smell bright.

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09 Pantry Gift

Lake Fish Spice Mix

A fish spice mix brings the trip back through dinner rather than a display shelf.

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10 Decor

Beaded Wire Bicycle

A wire bicycle has charm when the wheels turn cleanly and the bead colors are edited.

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