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Xinjiang Silk

Silk is famous throughout Xinjiang and China for its contrasting bright colors. Commonly used colors include green, blue, yellow, purple, gold, black and white. The patterns, largely take abstract forms. While traditionally silk is used in clothing, it is not just for clothing, as many tourists buy a few pieces to decorate their homes.

Xinjiang Knives

Originally made in the Kashgar area, Kashgar is still famous for exotic Xinjiang knives that can be purchased in most bazaars and markets. These knives are more dagger than knife and are made according to extremely creative designs with various themes and materials. Some knives are crafted with jewels and ivory and are extremely expensive, while others are made with carved wooden handles. Styles and themes include various birds and animals, phoenixes, and dragons.

Xinjiang Jade Carvings

Xinjiang produces jade flower vases, birds, beasts, flowers, figures, imitations of ancient vessels, jewelry and ornaments with the world-renowned Hotan white jade, Manasi green stone and Hami yellow jade materials. Its jade products have been sold well in Europe, the United States, Japan, the countries in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau.
 

Xinjiang Fruits

Xinjiang, a beautiful region in northwest China, is reputed as the home of the melons and fruit. It is a local saying for praising the fruits and melons that Xinjiang produces that Turpan's grapes, Shanshan's melons, Korla's fragrant pears, Kucha's apricots, Yecheng's pomegranates, Atushi's figs, Hotan's walnuts, Yining's apples and Hami's dates, have enjoyed high reputation far and wide.Xinjiang is blessed with plentiful sunshine, a long frost-free season and significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures and a favorite condition to grow fruit and melon. Xinjiang abounds in numerous species of fruits and is especially famous for its water melons and Hami melons.

Jewelry

Uigur women in Kashgar are fond of wearing all kinds of jewelry including magnificent rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and hairpins, many of which are inlaid with glimmering precious stones, making them a hot item for sale to tourists and locals.

Hats

The muslim Uigur peoples are famous in China for their caps and hats (known in Chinese as Huamao) known in Uigur as "duoba". The caps are made with great attention to design and detail. Their special characteristics include intricate embroidery, silver edging and detailing, all done by hand. They are not only practical, but also good presents. These Uigur hats can be found throughout Xinjiang especially in the markets.