Fresh after the harvest and easy to pack; buy from market stalls rather than tourist kiosks.
Spices
Blue fenugreek, marigold and the khmeli suneli blend that flavours Georgian stews.
Tkemali
Sour plum sauce for grilled meat; check bottles are well sealed for your luggage.
Enamel jewellery
Georgian cloisonné enamel pendants and earrings; ask whether the base is silver.
Ask who made a piece and where. Check materials and shipping. Bargain politely only where invited; respect fixed prices in boutiques and artisan shops. Prices may be quoted in dollars or euros, but payment is in lari. Gentle bargaining is normal at the flea market; shops keep fixed prices.