Shopping in Vietnam

Clothing varies greatly from tourist T-shirts to beaded handbags and traditional ao dai (the traditional costume) made to fit your size. Items made from silk are a popular buy, with prices varying depending on the material and tailor. Shoes, slippers and handbags made from traditional materials (silk and bamboo) can also become unique gifts and accessories. Other popular handicrafts in Vietnam include lacquer ware, wood-block prints, and oil and watercolor paintings, blinds made from bamboo, reed mats, carpets, and leatherwork. Remember to bargain while shopping in Taiwan.