Shopping in Murter - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

During your holidays on Murter, be sure to buy Morcic jewellery. In the Middle Ages, Morcic jewellery was made of burnt to black wood and it was given as a gift for sailors for luck. People believed that souvenir would help sailors to come back home. Nowadays, Morcic is just a nice souvenir with a rich past. This jewellery is made of ceramics, precious and semi-precious stones. Brooches, keychains, pendants and earrings in the shape of the Arabian head appeared in Croatia many centuries ago.

One more popular Croatian souvenir is the miniature of Istarski kažun. It will be a nice souvenir for those who are interested in history and ancient things. The miniature is a traditional Croatian building, where citizens kept farming tools and hid in poor weather. A copy of the Vučedol Dove is an original gift too. The dove was initially used in traditional religious ceremonies and this symbol reminds Croats about their past. Try to pack the dove carefully, the souvenir is very fragile. Handicrafts made of white Brač stone are very popular in Croatia. The stone is delivered to Murter from Brač Island. The White House was faced with this stone. What’s interesting, superstitious people believe that the stone protects from the evil eye. You decide whether the stone has supernatural qualities or not but this souvenir looks attractive and it can be a nice gift for your close people.

Local masters tat amazing laces. Masters produce embroidered napkins, table clothes and towels. But remember that the low price for a large item shows that the product is not a handmade item and it was made not on the island. It is usually a counterfeit brought here from China. Remember that you can bargain and get a nice discount. Moreover, different T-shirts with the views of the island are sold here. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Tie is a good gift for your colleague or boss. Despite the fact that there are no large city malls on Murter, tourists can find a lot of different ties here. There is no wonder because ties are important for Croats, it is a part of their national costumes. What's interesting, a tie was a part of Croatian military uniform in the past. There are ties of different styles, shapes, materials and colours, so you will find the perfect one for you. One more «business» accessory is Nalivpero pen. It will be also a good gift for your business partner. The pen was created by famous Croatian engineer. It can be found in every souvenir shop.

Be sure to buy pršut, dry-cured ham. You can find it in a usual department store in an ordinary packing and in souvenir packing. The product has a long shelf life and you can easily take it home. Local cheese is delicious too. Sweet teeth will be happy to get Licitar biscuit. It is a decorated biscuit made of sweet honey and it is considered to be a symbol of love in Croatia. Moreover, it has a long shelf life and can be easily carried home. Don’t pass by local beer and wine. They can be found almost in every shop, so choose the one you like most. The most famous representatives of strong drinks are Lozolvača rakija, Maraschino liqueur, Slivoviča and Travariča drinks. Remember that you can bargain not only on local markets but also in small seaside shops.