A Traveler’s Guide to Great Souvenir Shopping in Greenland
WEBWild Greenlandic herbs like thyme, Labrador tea, juniper and chamomile often find their way into locals’ backpacks on the way home from a weekend getaway in the fjord.
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WEBNov 11, 2021 · 1. Kitschy Glasswork. Image Source. The capital, Nuuk is filled with art workshops that produce a specific kind of glass artwork called Kitschy. It is a delicate piece of craft made by heating the silica sand mixture to the highest temperature and molding them to the desired art form.
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WEBJun 17, 2020 · People can find cool stuff related to the animals, map, or landscapes from Greenland, such as ordinary magnets, keyrings, bags made of fabric, displays, postcars, posters, t-shirts, etc. But what about getting something special? Something you can only find in Greenland? You can support this land buy buying local products.
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WEBWhat souvenirs to buy: Artwork and jewelry from local artists; tupilaks; sealskin clothing from Great Greenland; ornaments; statues and figurines carved from soapstone, reindeer horn, muskox horn, whale baleen, or walrus tooth; accessories knit from muskox wool. KNOW YOUR REINDEER FROM YOUR NARWHAL.
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WEBSouvenir shopping. Today’s most outstanding designers are behind innovative creations and are rewriting the history of Greenland. Photo Mads Pihl. Trends and shopping in history. Jewellery, animal skins and handicrafts produced from Greenlandic materials still provide excellent insight into a proud and ancient culture.
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WEBMar 2, 2024 · The tupilak, a little statue with scary-looking faces and creatures, is probably the most common souvenir found in Greenland but there are also polished necklaces, bracelets, and rings as well as wine corkscrews and even knitting needles.
What to Wear in Greenland: Summer Packing List (+Helpful Info)
WEBFeb 19, 2024 · Even on a sunny summer day in Greenland, you might need a warm jacket, gloves, and a hat. While Greenland is much drier than e.g. Iceland, you should always be prepared for rain and wind. It can be sunny for days in a row, but the weather can also change five times in just a couple of hours…
22 Things Greenland is Known and Famous For - Hey Explorer
WEBJul 5, 2022 · 1. Nuuk. Greenland is famous for its capital city, Nuuk. A third of the nation’s population lives there, and it’s the beating economic and cultural heart of the country. Nuuk was ‘founded’ in 1728 by a Danish-Norwegian priest, Hans Egede.
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WEBWhat is a Tupilak. Tupilaks are well-known and popular souvenirs which many travellers in Greenland take home with them. Tupilak means an ancestor’s soul or spirit and was earlier used to ward off an enemy if he came too close.
A World of Flavor: 7 Traditional Foods of Greenland - Expeditions
WEBS.A. Gilman. Eating like the locals do can be a visceral, not to mention thrilling, way for visitors to get a feel for a place, its natural bounty, its history, and its culture. In Greenland, tapping into the local cuisine can be especially revealing, but not always so easy to pull off.
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