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From the Journal

• Gift ideas

  Gifts from Bangladesh: handmade things worth packing for abroad

  Pack things that are light, flat or sturdy: a Nakshi Kantha throw or cushion covers, a jamdani scarf or sari, rickshaw-painted trays, a small Shital Pati mat, brass or well-wrapped kansa bowls, and handmade jewellery. In the US, declare every plant-based craft, such as Shital Pati or straw; in the UK, check plant and allowance rules.

• Gift ideas

  Handmade gift ideas from Bangladesh for every occasion and budget

  Good handmade gifts from Bangladesh include Nakshi Kantha throws and cushion covers, jamdani saris, Shital Pati mats, shokher hari painted pots, kansa and brass tableware, jute baskets and rickshaw-painted trays. Match the craft to the person and the occasion, check the maker and place, and buy from someone who can say how it was made.