While some travel for adventure, art, architecture, or food, others travel for the shopping. All over the world, you can find one-of-a-kind pieces that are exquisite and special to a particular region in the world. Whether it be slippers from souks of Marrakesh, woven baskets from markets in Mexico, or an exquisite new piece of luggage from the new Charlotte Olympia and Globe-Trotter collaboration, there are timeless pieces to be found all over the globe.
If you love jewelry, you go to India; if clean design is what you’re after, travel to Copenhagen, and if you are in search of amazing denim, it’s off to Japan! Take it from 3x1’s founder and creative director Scott Morrison.
“The shop I most look forward to visiting is Morita in Tokyo,” said Morrison. “It’s where I was introduced to boro, an indigo-dyed Japanese textile made with mended fabrics that are passed down from generation to generation. They have incredible beauty to them.”
If you want your fix of exotic décor and home accessories but can’t make it to Morocco, look no further than Imports from Marrakesh. They offer an online shop, along with a retail souk in New York City and a tile warehouse in Jersey City, so you can still acquire authentic Moroccan pieces.
Some people even have luxury items commissioned for them, like Figue founder Stephanie von Watzdorf did while in the village of Kiwayu off the coast of Kenya. Artist, Mohamed Kaku created an elephant especially for her that is made of recycled flip-flops, while he also makes any figure a customer wishes for.
Souvenirs and items purchased throughout a trip can keep the spirit of travel alive well after the vacation is over. Read on for more of our favorite international keepsakes.
Precious Cargo
Japanese boro (courtesy of Scott Morrison)
Indian Mughal floral spinel and rose cut diamond necklace set in gold (MUNNU/ The Gem-Palace, price upon request, 212-861-0606)
Vintage records (courtesy of Melissa Ventosa Martin)
Charlotte Olympia x Globe-Trotter vanity case. charlotteolympia.com, $1290
Imports from Marrakesh Morrocan 20th Century Azizal Tribal rug. importsfrommarrakesh.com, from $725
Mark Cross trolley. matchesfashion.com, $6671
Flora and Fauna
Buly micellar cleansing water. buly1803.com, $40
Sanayi 313 slippers. modaoperandi.com, $1345
Earring (courtesy of MUNNU/ The Gem Palace)
Mixed Metals
Imports from Marrakesh Chadwi Tribal rug (Coming soon on importsfrommarrakesh.com )
Rose cut diamond Torque bangle in gold with diamond border (MUNNU/The Gem-Palace, price upon request, 212-861-0606)
Gold Indo Russian diamond peacock bangle (MUNNU/The Gem-Palace, price upon request, 212-861-0606)
Artisanal Artifacts
Beaded jewelry (courtesy of Stephanie von Watzdorf, figue.com)
Imports from Marrakesh Blue Babouche slippers (Imports from Marrakesh in the Chelsea Market, NYC 212-675-9700)
Buly scented matches. buly1803.com, $16
Luxe Necessities
Buly toothbrush. net-a-porter.com, $50
Necklace from Kenya (courtesy of Stephanie von Watzdorf)
Sanayi 313 slippers. mytheresa.com, $990
Ivory Meets Indigo
Japanese boro (courtesy of Scott Morrison)
Buly toothbrush. net-a-porter.com, $50
Indian Mughal floral spinel and rose cut diamond necklace set in gold (MUNNU/The Gem-Palace, price upon request, 212-861-0606)
Vintage records (courtesy of Melissa Ventosa Martin)
Mohamed Kaku elephant (courtesy of Stephanie von Watzdorf)
Eclectic Finds
Maasai necklaces (courtesy of C. Madeleines)
Indo Russian diamond elephant sindoor box in silver and gold (MUNNU/The Gem-Palace, price upon request, 212-861-0606)
Accessories in Excess
Sanayi 313 slippers. mytheresa.com, $990
Etched bone bangles from African Heritage in Nairobi, Kenya (courtesy of Ashley Pittman)
Buly scented matches. buly1803.com, $16
Rose cut diamond torque bangle in gold with diamond border (MUNNU/The Gem-Palace, price upon request, 212-861-0606)
