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The 10 Best Souvenirs from Baghdad

The better finds in Baghdad tend to sit close to ordinary life: market flavors, small studio pieces, textiles, and objects that do not need a skyline printed on them.

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Top 10 Souvenirs from Baghdad

A practical city edit of gifts and made objects that feel worth packing, using, sharing, or placing at home.

Baghdad Silk Embroidered Satchel from Baghdad
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01 Textile

Baghdad Silk Embroidered Satchel

Hand‑stitched with traditional Abbasid motifs, this lightweight satchel is made from locally sourced silk and is perfect for carrying travel documents or souvenirs.

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Baghdad Brass Calligraphy Bracelet from Baghdad
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02 Metalwork

Baghdad Brass Calligraphy Bracelet

A delicate brass bracelet engraved with a miniature Kufic script inspired by historic al-Mansour Square market tiles, its small size makes it a convenient travel accessory.

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Baghdad Reed Basket Picnic Pack from Baghdad
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Baghdad Reed Basket Picnic Pack

A lightweight reed basket with a woven pattern from the Tigris river region, designed to hold small souvenirs or serve as a picnic tote while traveling.

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Baghdad Glazed Tile Coaster Set from Baghdad
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04 Ceramics

Baghdad Glazed Tile Coaster Set

Six hand‑glazed ceramic coasters carved with motifs from the ancient city of Babylon, each fitting into a compact travel pouch for easy transport.

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Baghdad Blue‑Glass Miniature Lamp from Baghdad
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Baghdad Blue‑Glass Miniature Lamp

A compact glass lamp fashioned from the traditional blue‑glass techniques of the Abbasid era, featuring a translucent dome that doubles as a travel light.

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Baghdad Hand‑glazed Terracotta Bowl from Baghdad
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Baghdad Hand‑glazed Terracotta Bowl

A hand‑glazed terracotta bowl painted with scenes from the ancient city of Babylon, perfect for keeping small souvenirs or as a decorative piece.

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Baghdad Oud Incense Sticks from Baghdad
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Baghdad Oud Incense Sticks

Ten incense sticks scented with authentic oud resin, crafted by artisans in the Al‑Mansour district, easily packable for a subtle fragrance on the go.

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Baghdad Brass Lantern Key Holder from Baghdad
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Baghdad Brass Lantern Key Holder

A small brass lantern‑shaped key holder engraved with scenes from the Tigris River, compact for travel and a decorative touch.

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Baghdad Oud‑Infused Olive Oil from Baghdad
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Baghdad Oud‑Infused Olive Oil

Locally produced olive oil blended with fragrant oud resin, bottled in a small glass jar for easy packing.

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Baghdad Reed Incense Sticks from Baghdad
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Baghdad Reed Incense Sticks

A pack of 12 hand‑rolled reed sticks infused with local cedar and myrrh aroma, perfect for freshening a travel bag or hotel room.

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