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Men’s and women’s perfume and cosmetics
shops carry almost every conceivable brand of scent and color. Estée Lauder, Lancome, Oscar de la Renta, Paco Rabanne, and Chanel are among the myriad well-known ones. Kuwaitis, and Arabs in general,
love perfume, both the traditional and modern scents. There are many outlets all over the city, and every mall and souk has two or three perfume and cosmetic shops.
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Traditional oils are still in demand,
especially rose, with oils from Bulgaria, Turkey, and Switzerland
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being imported. Dhin ood is another traditional
organic scent used by many Kuwaitis. Many modern natural scents and products — lotions, shaving creams, bath oils — are also on hand in specialty shops.
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Kuwaitis also like more natural incenses
called bokhur rather than commercially and chemically produced room deodorizers. These are aromatic wood chips from India used in special incense burners. These can be quite long-lasting and expensive,
but even the less expensive ones have smoky yet pleasant and inoffensive odors. Bokhur is available from vendors in new and old souks and in malls, and makes an exotic gift.
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Watches and clocks, pens, tea and coffee
cups, scarves, boxes, and silver jewelry are some of the other many choices one has when it comes to buying gifts. Colored Iranian glassware, such as
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perfume bottles and lamps, and carpets from all over,
can be found in malls, modern shopping areas and in hotel gift shops.
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Fashion jewelry, made of precious metals
and semi-precious stones, or sometimes amber, is a common commodity at major shopping centers and malls. Silver jewelry, though not as in vogue in Kuwait as gold, can also be found at the complexes.
Furthermore, silver dining ware and accessories — tea urns, platters, statues, etc. — can be bought, and crystal goblets, knick-knacks, and other fine glassware are tasteful gifts to consider.
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Pens, watches, and small clocks are used
as much as automobiles for individual expression in Kuwait. You will discover a considerable array of colors and styles from Rolex, Gucci, Christian Bernard, Delma, and Fendi to suit your taste. Swatches
and other trendy and fun timepieces are
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available, and small desk clocks come in all sizes and styles and fit easily into suitcases.
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