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The 10 Best Souvenirs from New York State

New York State is a tighter search than the country as a whole, so the better finds often come from local markets, small workshops, and food traditions that do not travel everywhere in United States.

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Top 10 Souvenirs from New York State

Souvenirs from New York State should feel specific at close range, through finish, ingredients, shape, or daily use.

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01 Apparel

Local Team Wool Cap

A wool cap is wearable and more specific when the embroidery stays small.

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02 Textiles

Museum Shop Silk Scarf

A scarf from a strong museum shop keeps the region tied to art without becoming fragile.

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03 Stationery

Manhattan Map Notebook

A map notebook keeps the city useful for notes instead of another monument miniature.

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04 Home Decor

Handmade Subway Tile Coasters

Tile coasters nod to city stations while still working on a table.

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05 Ceramics

Brooklyn Studio Mug

A studio mug is an easy daily object when the glaze has handwork rather than a printed logo.

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06 Art Print

New York Letterpress Print

A letterpress city print feels more grown-up than a skyline souvenir and travels flat.

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07 Home Fragrance

Adirondack Balsam Pillow

A small balsam pillow carries the scent of the northern forests without needing a flame.

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08 Pantry Gift

Small Batch Hot Honey

Hot honey is compact, useful, and good on pizza, cheese, roasted vegetables, or biscuits.

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09 Art Print

Finger Lakes Wine Map

A wine map gives the upstate region a clean graphic form for the kitchen.

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10 Home Fragrance

Hudson Valley Candle

A candle with apple, cedar, or clean smoke notes carries the region softly into a room.

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