Camel is probably the most popular one. It is usually made of felt.
Kazakh yurta (nomads used to live in them). But it's no longer used for living!
Dombra, the national musical instrument
A girl in traditional Kazakh dress, but you will see no girls wearing such dress nowadays, only during the Nauryz national holiday.
Other options could include kamcha (whip), flag, T-shirts with writings about Kazakhstan on it, horse, pictures, and etc. Souvenirs are usually made of felt, wood, leather, silver and gold. These are the most typical materials.
So, where should you go to get some souvenirs?
The first place you will see souvenirs is of course the airport, but their prices are exorbitant (!)
When you are in Almaty, many people will advise you to go to the TsUM (a department store, which has its third floor full of various souvenirs). You can find lots of different souvenirs there, but still they are expensive.
Nearly in every store or mall you will also see a department with souvenirs. But they usually have a small number of them.
If you don't mind going to the Zelyoniy Bazaar (Green market), which is not a store but represents a number of stalls both outside an inside, you will find many souvenirs there at a cheaper price. The variety is not the same as in TsUM, so if you like something in TsUM, it is possible you will not be able to find that in the Zelyoniy Bazaar.
Zelyoniy Bazaar takes a big territory and it has different entrances depending on what you would like to buy: fruit, vegetables, clothes, souvenirs and etc. For souvenirs you will need to enter the outside area next to the main entrance to Alma store. It will be on your right.
Prices for souvenirs are different. The average cost is USD 2-8 for small ones, and the price increases depending on the size.
Good luck!
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