Djerba is distinguished by a variety of shops and colorful markets. This is a great place to purchase popular Tunis souvenirs and various exclusive items made by local masters. Travelers wishing to buy something exclusive and expensive should take a look at luxurious locally manufactured carpets. All carpets are handmade, and a master can spend several years creating intricate patterns. Shisha, as well as other accessories for smoking, also remains a very popular souvenir.
Adherents of a healthy lifestyle will like handmade leather items. They will be pleased with a variety of handbags, wallets, belts, leather shoes and slippers, and many other items in the national style. Dolls dressed in colorful national costumes are also charming and popular souvenirs. Females simply cannot fail to buy gorgeous silver jewelry with precious and semiprecious stones. Affordable prices in local shops will make it virtually impossible to resist buying something. The town of Guellala is home to historical workshops that make excellent ceramics.
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