7 Locally Made Products That Make Great Gifts

1. MACARONS, PARIS. Striking that perfect balance between crisp and crunchy and soft and sticky, these sweet kaleidoscopic bonbons make for the perfect Parisian goody bag.

2. MURANO GLASS, ITALY. From tiny beads to contemporary cascade chandeliers, discover gorgeous products with oodles of heritage blown for every occasion. And they ship.

3. HANDCRAFTED QUILTS, VIETNAM. Mekong Quilts, a nonprofit co-op, sells gorgeous creations by impoverished women who work at home, enabling them to care for their youngsters and avoid long-distance travel to poorly paid work.

4. TRADITIONAL SPANISH CAPES, MADRID. Made from fabric from the town of Béjar, these capes protect from the elements and bring a touch of Matador style to any ensemble. They say Picasso was buried in his.

5. GEMS AND SILVER JEWELRY, YANGON. Many of the world’s precious stones are mined from Myanmar. Just be sure to buy from a government-endorsed market and obtain a customs certificate so you can take your purchases out of the country.

6. AROMATICS, DUBAI. Visit Deira Spice Souk for olfactory delights such as myrrh, frankincense and cheap saffron. At the nearby Perfume Souk, buy heady Arabian attars and oud, the prized fragrance often blended individually for customers.

7. LEATHER GOODS, ARGENTINA. Argentina is best known for three things—steak, tango and leather—only one of which can go in your suitcase. Check out Murillo 666 for products of impeccable craftsmanship and style.