Getting to Know About Traditional Products Made In Spain

Spain has become the shopping center of the world. Products made in Spain are in high demand in every corner of the world.

Spain is a very popular tourist destination as well, with foreigners flocking together in numbers to visit the exotic beaches and the tropical climate of Spain, which has had a very positive effect on the tourist industry and has given rise to the demand for Spanish products.

Spain is a very traditional country and has a deep heritage of historical traditions, products and festivals. Tourists that come to Spain often take souvenirs and gifts for themselves, as the diverse appeal of the traditional products is too hard to resist.

Some of the most popular Spanish products amongst tourists that are looking for traditional items are:

Handicrafts:

1. Ceramics

Ceramics are a favorite with tourists in Spain, with gorgeous hand crafted flower pots, jugs, tiles and window boxes. The traditional cities where you can find these made in Spain ceramics are Seville, Granada, Toledo, as well as Valencia, where one of the world's most famous porcelain company 'Liadro' is based.

2. Leather

Spanish leather products are some of the most superior products in the world, and bags, wallets, belts, jackets, and shoes made in Spain are famous internationally.

3. Swords and Shields

Everybody loves to hear about and relate to medieval times, legends about knights, kings and castles. There are medieval cities in Spain like Avila and Toledo where you can find the finest contemporary collection of swords and shields. Some may even be coated with gold, silver and copper.

4. Wicker

Spain is one of the few European countries that are famous for their hand crafted wicker, which is sold all over the world as well as in the country itself. The best baskets and furniture in wicker products made in Spain are generally found near the coastal areas.

5. Silk Shawls

If there is one product that is a favorite among tourists in Spain, it is the traditional Spanish silk shawl, which is found in gorgeous, exotic hand-embroidered works of art. They are bought traditionally to go along with the fabulous Flamenco dresses in Spain.

6. Embroidery

Spanish people are regarded as the masters of traditional embroidery, from table-cloths to tapestries. Spaniards are held in high regard for their fine embroidery, and there are many cities in Spain famous for their embroidered products.

7. Guitars

The Spaniards are music lovers and produce some of the best music instruments in the world. The Spanish guitar, which is also known as the 'Flamenco guitar', is renowned the world over for its fine craftsmanship. It is a six stringed guitar which produces a unique exotic sound. The city of Cordoba is regarded as the pioneer in the Flamenco guitar.