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What to Buy in New Orleans

New Orleans is the best place to discover original
small boutiques that are owned by artists and
designers of all sorts – jewelers, painters, potters,
milliners, clothes designers, and many more – rather
than large department stores. In addition to these,
there are various tourist memorabilia and trinket
stores, which sell T-shirts, rubber alligators, Mardi Gras
beads, and other typical kitsch souvenirs. However,
to experience the quintessential New Orleans, look
out for the things that New Orleans does best –
cuisine, cocktails, and music.
Mardi Gras poster
Mardi Gras Memorabilia
Mardi Gras is New Orleans’ biggest and longest
party, and there are plenty of souvenirs that
visitors can take home. Masks are the most
alluring, and they can be found in shops and
stalls throughout the city. Prices can range
from as little as $20 to hundreds of dollars.
Masks are often handmade by individual
artists, including theater costume designers.
Less authentic trinkets include beads, mugs,
T-shirts, and other typical souvenirs.
Flea market stands with Mardi Gras souvenirs
African Art and Crafts
The heritage of New Orleans’
African cultures can be
found in a number of shops.
Here, you can buy African art
and crafts, including masks,
drums, sculptures, pipes, tables,
and items of personal jewelry.

African wood drum

Wood–carved African sculptures

Hand-Rolled Cigars
Music New Orleans is close to the Caribbean, both
Music is the lifeblood of the city, and a physically and culturally, and has a strong tradition
musical souvenir is essential. Record stores of importing Caribbean cigars. There are several
sell recordings of great artists playing stores where cigars are still hand-rolled. Even
traditional and modern jazz, gospel, blues, a single cigar or a rather expensive box make a
R&B, Cajun, and zydeco. perfect gift for any cigar aficionado.

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