What are good souvenirs to get while in Brazil?

Question

My husband will be in Brasilia for a few days and he's offering to get me some souvenirs. What would be some good souvenirs to get that represent Brazil well? (Not t-shirts, keychains, etc).

Answer 1

brazilian bathing-suit :) for sure!!!!

if you like to drink.. ask him to bring some Cachaca.... it is something that you can remember brazil by.

get some havaianas  flip-flops too...

some earings... and necklaces made by hand..."artesanal" work.

brazilian flag :)

Answer 2

Be sure he buys a figa. It's an African-Brazilian symbol of good luck. see the link below

http://www.paulogualano.com/did_you_know...

Answer 3

When I was in Rio a few years ago, I bought a small painting by a local artist, and it was the best purchase I made.  It's of the famous favela in Rio.  The 2nd best purchase I made there was a small wallet with the Brazilian flag imprinted on it - every once in awhile when I pay for something, someone notices my wallet and asks if I've been to Brazil - all the great memories of my trip come rushing back.

Answer 4

Havaianas flipflops, they are cheap and very fashion in US.

Shoes, several of Aldo shoes are made in Brazil

Answer 5

I don´t want your husband to hate me...

About 65% of the colored precious and semi-precious stones in the world are from Brazil...