Ashgabat - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
Depends on what you like! Carpets are the big thing, as is local silver jewelry. For women, I highly recommend getting clothing made (either traditional, western, or some blend thereof) - custom clothing is the norm for local women, and it's very affordable. A lot of people buy paintings, ceramics, and scarves. - Jan 2024
You have to buy some artwork and at least a few Turkmen rugs. - Dec 2020
You can purchase hand woven rugs here and embroidery pieces. - Mar 2019
It is a shopping post. I have bought oil paintings and rugs. I hope to later buy jewelry and woven goods for gifts. - Jun 2018
Carpets and traditional clothing. - Feb 2016
Carpets, dolls of figures in traditional Turkmen dress as well as of camels. Soviet-era trinkets. Hats. - Jul 2014
carpets, carpets, and carpets. - Oct 2012
Carpets. The carpets are really great. - Mar 2012
