Mashhad, as one of the big cities of Iran, is located in the northeast of the map and is the capital of Razavi Khorasan Province. Due to the location of the holy court of Imam Reza (AS) in this city, it is given a high value. So that most of the Muslim people of Iran believe that Imam Reza should ask them to be successful in pilgrimage. Mashhad was the capital of Iran during Afsharia period. Naming this city with this name refers to witnesses and places of martyrdom.
Khorasan red saffron
The most valuable souvenir of Mashhad is saffron. According to its weight, saffron is one of the most expensive agricultural products in the world, and Khorasan province has the largest share of its production in the entire Middle East. Saffron is grown in the center and south of Khorasan province, and Mashhad is the place of export and packaging. All kinds of famous Iranian saffron brands can be easily found in Mashhad.
Barshak Mashhad
After saffron, it is the turn of barberry, which is very popular and famous among the souvenirs of Mashhad. This product is the product of Kalate village, Qain city and other villages of Razavi Khorasan. Khorasan is in the first place with more production and Mazandaran is in the second place with the production and cultivation of delicious barberries. During your trip to Mashhad, you can buy barberry and saffron from all food shops. In general, Mashhad barberry is sold in two types: Pafki (Majlisi) and Pomegranate. Barberry is very effective in Iranian cooking and has many healing properties.
Mashhad dried fruit
Dry fruits are also among the popular souvenirs of Mashhad. When you walk in the streets of Mashhad, you will come across many dried fruit shops and this will tempt you to buy them. Dry fruits of Mashhad can include chickpeas, plums, dried fruits, raisins, pistachios and walnuts. Also, dried peach and apricot leaves are famous and popular among travelers.
Neyshabur turquoise
Neyshabur turquoise is the most famous turquoise in Iran, whose mines are located in the city of Neyshabor. Mashhad is one of the centers of turquoise cutting in the world and a lot of turquoise is sent to this city for cutting from other parts of the world. So if you are planning to buy a ring or jewelry as a souvenir, don't forget turquoise.
Mehr and Sajjade of Mashhad
Sajjade and Mehr are the best and most famous souvenirs of a pilgrimage city like Mashhad. According to your taste, you can buy different types of rugs and seals for your loved ones and those you love.
Haft Qalam spice
Haft Gelam spice is a very popular souvenir for Mashhad travelers. Seven spices include turmeric, red pepper, black pepper, full flower, ginger, sumac, cinnamon. These spices with different colors are placed together separately and are sold with this category.
Nabat and transfer
Candy is used to sweeten the taste of teas and teas. It is a beautiful crystal plant made of sugar and water, which is used to decorate the wedding table and also in a wooden form. All kinds of saffron, lemon, cinnamon, cumin, rose, mint and thyme plants are sold as souvenirs in Mashhad. But Naqel is also considered another sugar product that is usually consumed next to tea. All kinds of Mashhad Naqul can be prepared in walnut, coconut, cardamom, rose water, cocoa and saffron flavors.
Jilly Bailey
Jelly Belly or colored candies are one of the most delicious candies and chocolates in Iran that look like pastilles. These colored chocolates are generally very popular among children. They can also make your reception table very diverse and popular among your guests. If you don't like the fruity and colorful flavors of Jelly Belly, you can go for its chocolate flavor. This souvenir is also one of the souvenirs of Mashhad, which is very popular among the tourists of this city
Mashhad perfume
All of us Iranians know Mashhad's perfume. A fragrance that reminds us of the shrine of Imam Reza (AS). A perfume that even many grandmothers and elderly people use. Many of us have grown up with the perfume of our grandmothers. Mashhad perfume is sold in small and varied bottles. Of course, today you will find different tastes and smells among what you know as Mashhad perfume. You will definitely find a perfume shop in all the shops and markets of Mashhad. Among these perfumes, you can recognize the smell and aroma of elderberry, cobra, Maryam flower, narcissus flower, orange spring, saffron, ice flower and white jasmine.