Although Bhutan is not considered as a shopping hub, Bhutanese handicrafts are mostly praised for their creativity, beauty and intricatedesign works. Thimphu and Paro have several handicraft shops and travellers have wide choice of the products. The handicraft shops that cater to tourist sells wooden mask, textile items, bags, thanka paintings and traditional wooden bowls and cups. One can stroll around Authentic Craft Market to buy the products. Another place to visit is Weekend Market where you can mingle with the local people and buy organic vegetable and fruits if required. Some of the items that you can buy as mentioned below.
1. Cordyceps
2. Thankas
3. Traditonal Dress (Gho & Kira)
4. Handmade paper
5. Personalized postage Stamps
6. Wooden Mask
7. Traditional jewelry
8. Carpets
Normally the prices are fixed in Bhutan and there may not be much discount. Please remember to take the buying receipt with you in
case the custom person asks you in the Airport. Please remember buying and selling of antiques in Bhutan is strictly prohibited.