After being satisfied with enjoying various tourist attractions, hunting for multiple souvenirs becomes an activity that is no less fun. If you are currently on vacation or have plans for a vacation to Banyuwangi, don’t forget to bring home various typical souvenirs such as the following.
- Banyuwangi Batik
This is a must-buy souvenir when visiting Banyuwangi. Banyuwangi batik has distinctive motifs, such as Elephant Oling, Sembruk Cacing, Kangkung Setingkes, and Gedhegan. The price is also quite affordable for tourists. Each piece is around IDR 50,000 to IDR 80,000. The chily material is suitable as a gift for family and relatives at home.
- Handicrafts
Gintangan Village, located in Rogojampi District, Banyuwangi, has long been known as a center for the handicraft industry, especially woven bamboo handicrafts. The craftsmen there acquire these skills from generation to generation. No wonder the majority of Gintangan Village residents can weave bamboo.
If you enter Gintangan Village, along the main road in the village, you will find a row of showrooms for various bamboo crafts. Generally, the showroom is located in the exact location as the production site so that visitors can see firsthand the process of making woven bamboo crafts.
You can get various woven bamboo products with unique designs here, ranging from kitchen utensils, wall decorations to multiple souvenirs. There are dozens of woven bamboo creations at relatively low prices that you can choose according to your taste. Among these products are serving hoods, bamboo jars, fruit holders, tissue containers, lampshades, parcel baskets, etc.
Gintangan handicraft products are found in the Banyuwangi area. Still, they have been marketed starting to Bali, Surabaya, Medan, Papua, and some of them to Malaysia, Japan, Europe, and the United States. From the city of Banyuwangi, the location of Gintangan Village is only about 20 km which can be reached by car in 32 minutes. Meanwhile, from Blimbingsari Airport, the distance is only about 9.2 km which can be reached by car in 15 minutes.
- Coconut Shell Bag
Furthermore, some souvenirs are no less unique, namely bags made of coconut shells. Made from coconut shells, the bag is made in such a way with attractive colors and can give an epic impression to anyone who wears it.
- Gandrung Souvenirs
Gandrung Souvenir is a superior product from Banyuwangi. This unique souvenir from the Banyuwangi area is made of wood and fiber is shaped like a Gandrung Banyuwangi dancer. These souvenirs as souvenirs are very suitable to be placed in the car as decoration. The price per product is around IDR 10,000. Quite affordable, right?
- Wooden Ashtray
Various kinds of typical Banyuwangi wooden ashtrays are sold at very affordable prices. The unique and cute shape is very suitable to be placed on the table. Multiple forms of ashtrays ranging from sharks to turtles can be an option. The price starts from IDR 10,000 to IDR 15,000, depending on the shape and difficulty of making it.
- Aluminum Kitchen Utensils
Banyuwangi, precisely in Kalibaru District, is a paradise for selling aluminum kitchen utensils at very cheap prices because they are all produced by themselves. The kitchen utensils include pans, pans, ovens, cookers, cake molds, and many others. The price is also adjusted to the quality and thickness, starting from Rp. 10,000 to Rp. 500,000.
- Big Stick Glass Crafts
Not only the famous Jogja glass souvenir, but the large stick glass is also one of the unique Banyuwangi souvenirs and can be used every day. This craft has a very traditional model and shapes that makes it have a high philosophical value.
In Banyuwangi itself, large stick glass crafts are sold at various sizes and prices. The larger the altitude affects the selling price. The house becomes more beautiful if it is found in this one souvenir display. You can buy it at a local business in Banyuwangi.
Whether your trips take you on a long stroll on beaches, delicious cuisines, relaxing spas and resorts, or urban attractions, additional research will give you the best experience for your visit. Get to know more about Banyuwangi by visiting Wonderful Indonesia.
