Laos is ideal for buying handicrafts and souvenirs. Its woven silk and cotton are found in varying designs throughout the country. Each area has its own specific design. Most products eventually find their way to Vientiane, which offers a wide variety of Shopping opportunities. Varieties of handmade product of wood, textile, gold, silver or precious stones are widely sold in department store 'Talat Sao' (Morning Market) – a rainbow of colours of silks and cotton.Gold, silver, gems, antiques, raditional Lao weavings (Lao textile), shawls, bags, wall hangings, etc also can be found in many shops and markets.But shopping is not limited to Vientiane city. All the major provinces are also offered with variety of sopping opportunities.