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Top Souvenirs to Consider On Your Rwanda Self Drive Trip
There are several reasons why people buy souvenirs in every destination they visit. Some take souvenirs because they are simply collectors. Others take souvenirs to support that local communities that earn a living through selling souvenirs. To some, souvenirs offer a connection to destinations that hold dear memories. Regardless of the reason that someone bases on to buy a souvenir; the end of the matter is souvenirs are of great value.
During your self drive trip in Rwanda, you will visit several places where souvenirs are sold. In order to plan your expenditure in advance, here are some of the souvenirs you should consider buying on your self drive holiday in Rwanda.
Inyambo Cow Horns
It may seem weird to some people to buy cattle horns until you see the décor that is made out of the cattle horns. Though once exported, the horns can cost over $1000 per horn, it is possible to get them cheaper in Rwanda as long as they are none decorated.
The Inyambo cattle horns are used for bedroom lamp decors as well as living room décor. It is one of the gifts you can buy someone during your self drive trip in Rwanda. They will be cheaper if you buy them in slaughter houses.
Traditional Music Instruments
It might not be an easy task to learn most of the traditional Rwanda music instruments. Unless you make it the main agenda of your self drive trip in Rwanda, you will likely leave Rwanda without knowledge of any traditional music instruments. But similar to the long horned cattle décor, Rwanda’s traditional music instruments such as the music bow are good for home décor.
Buying one of Rwanda’s traditional music instruments is one way to connect with Rwanda’s music heritage regardless of where you find yourself in this world. The story behind the music instruments is also a good icebreaker whenever you host visitors at your place.
Traditional Clothing
The Rwandese Umushanana is one of those designs that you can dawn yourself in so that you keep a unique memory of destination Rwanda. When people visit Dubai, they often dawn themselves in Muslim related attires that can be got else where around the globe but when it comes to Umushanana, you will get something distinct that will always make people ask where it is from.
There is nothing better than a wearable souvenir. And that is what you get when you buy Rwandan traditional wear.
Agaseke Baskets
Baskets are among the top heritage items of the African culture. Rwanda also has its beautifully distinctive basket designs that can both used as décor and storage items. Regardless of the purpose to which you prefer to put these items to use, they are among the top items to consider buying on your self drive trip in Rwanda.
Given their small size, you can easily pack them and carry them with you. You can also use them to keep coins at your office table.
Traditional Jewelry
Most of the modern day jewelry is made out of gold. Though gold is precious, it is not as striking as the colorful traditional Rwandan jewelry. You can buy jewelry ranging but not limited to Necklaces, bracelets, beads, among several other items that tell the story of Rwanda.
With the above five items, you will carry things that are not merely visually appealing but things that carry a Rwandan heritage relating to celebration, call for Unity, and humanity. Though most of the items are mainly used for décor purposes, you can put them to another use.