My favorite non-clothing souvenirs

Hello fellow travelers! I love picking up a few bits and pieces from the places I visit. Although I do love clothing, I do pick up the occasional non-clothing souvenir. Here are my favorite non-clothing souvenirs!

Dream catcher (Ottawa, Canada)

I got this little dreamcatcher from a small shop in Byward Market in Ottawa. I love how carefully handcrafted this is, and it contains the most intricate details.

Maple leaf pendant (Quebec, Canada)

I got this little maple leaf pendant in a family-run maple syrup producer. This pendant is very beautiful, it’s crafted out of silver and it’s definitely got the signs of careful handiwork.

Handcrafted music box (Montreal, Canada)

This little handcrafted music box is one of my favorite non-clothing souvenirs. The box that I got plays the Doraemon theme song, a show I watched as a child. It brings back very nostalgic memories for me.

Maple leaf bracelet (Quebec, Canada)

I love the maple leaf bracelet I got in Quebec as well. It has a simple maple leaf charm and orange beads. It’s handcrafted, and it’s very beautiful as well.

Rosary bracelets (St Joseph’s Oratory, Montreal, Canada)

I have two rosary bracelets that I got from St. Joseph’s Oratory, located in Montreal. One is stretchy and made of pearls. The other one is beaded and green. Both of these bracelets are equally as beautiful. They remind me to keep the faith, despite my atheist beliefs.

Handcrafted silver bracelet (Toledo, Spain)

One thing the town of Toledo is famous for in Spain is silversmithing. I got this beautiful bracelet from there. The bracelet has pink and white beads, and a silver music note charm. I can tell a lot of care and practice went into crafting this bracelet, hence why it’s a favorite non-clothing souvenir.

Deer charm (Nara, Japan)

When I went to Nara, Japan, I managed to pick up a deer charm. Nara’s most famous attraction is Nara Deer Park. In the park, you can feed the deer there some buckwheat cookies for 200 yen for 10. The locals in Nara have since cashed in on this attraction, selling various deer plushies, charms, and jewelry. This little deer charm is a reminder of my trip there.

Protection charms (Japan)

The relationship charm is a special non-clothing souvenir and one of my favorite non-clothing souvenirs. In Japan, whenever you visit a shrine, there is a good chance there are vendors selling all sorts of charms. These charms range from success in finding a partner, success in exams or jobs, or even just good luck. I bought two good luck charms: I bought one to symbolize the protection of my relationship with my partner (I also gave him one, as the protection is assumed to not work unless both parties have a charm each), and one for success. I love these charms because even though they are of a religious belief (Shinto, a form of Buddhism. My grandmother was a practicing Buddhist, hence why I decided to purchase the charms), they do feel like they are protecting me and my goals.

Tomoe charm (Himeji, Japan)

I got this little pink tomoe charm in Himeji, home of Himeji castle. A tomoe symbolizes a clan. The charm also comes with a bell, and overall,
I just like the look of it.

Himeji plushie (Himeji, Japan)

This Himeji plush is one of my favorite non-clothing souvenirs. The Himeji plush features the mascot for Himeji castle, a snow-covered hill with the castle on top of it. It’s a very cute and meaningful souvenir.

Broom bracelet (Salem, MA)

I got this little bracelet from the Salem Witch Museum. Salem is known for the infamous Witch Trials of 1692, and I luckily got a chance to visit the city in November last year.

Clear quartz pendant (Salem, MA)

This little clear quartz crystal is another favorite non-clothing souvenir. I am a big fan of crystals and what they represent, and I can definitely feel some sort of energy coming through this necklace.

What are your favorite non-clothing souvenirs?

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