Turkmen Carpet
Hand-knotted wool carpet featuring deep crimson geometric patterns
Category: Handicraft
Specialties in Turkmenistan
Learn about local specialties and celebrated products of this country
Local specialties
Akhal-Teke Horse
Purebred horse with golden coat and remarkable endurance; popular for riding experiences and photos
Category: Other
Turkmen Melon
Desert-grown melon with intense sweetness and aroma
Category: Ingredient
Dried Yogurt (Chugara)
Long-term storage cheese from dried fermented milk
Category: Food product
Baklava
Traditional pastry with nuts and honey layered multiple times and baked
Category: Confection
Camel Wool Shawl
Light and highly insulating textile from desert nomads
Category: Handicraft
Iridescent Pottery Replica
Souvenir modeled after painted earthenware excavated from ancient Merv
Category: Handicraft
Dried Fruit Assortment
Set of dried grapes, apricots, and dates
Category: Food product
Cumin Seed
Essential spice for plov and other dishes; aromatic local product
Category: Ingredient
Kasuri (Ikat)
Traditional costume fabric with vivid geometric ikat patterns
Category: Handicraft