Ivory Coast Catalog - How to Buy Ivory Coast Pottery
A great gift idea for Purim is a souvenir catalogue cote d'ivoire. These are very beautiful and offer a glimpse into the life of the Ivory Coast's rich culture. This will make a great conversation piece when presented to guests at the party or reception. It also looks very nice displayed on a shelf in the kitchen.
First, if you already know their preferred brand of wine, liquor, or coffee; that should be your first choice for a Purim present. If not, try an imported brand to the Ivory Coast, where the market is very competitive. It is also more likely that an import will be an extra treat for them. If you are buying for someone with a strong passion for wines or chocolate, maybe a brand of small production chocolate with their favorite brand of wine would be a good choice. Ivory Coast coffee might be a nice addition too.
Second, try a bottle from one of the major vintners, like Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, which is located in Cote D'Azur, an area which is outside of Paris. It has a unique and distinct style of its own; there are no other French suppliers like that in the area. Chateau Mouton-Rothschild is the owner of the world famous "Mouton-Rothschild" brand. If you want to impress someone with a huge bottle, this might be the way to go; if they really enjoy drinking the "regular" brand, it will be a nice treat.
Third, try a bottle from one of the lesser-known luxury brands. Some of these include: Laguna Lily, produced in Puerto Rico; and; Blue Mountain Distilling, distilled in Oregon. They are both popular in the area and can be found in the Ivory Coast catalog. If it is something unique, try to find out about it first; the odds are good it won't be in the limited edition.
The last option is to make sure the bottle is one of a kind; this means it isn't common, but it is still a good choice. You could check with antique collectors and check auction listings. Another option is to get it from a company like Blond to Blond or another company. It is important to make sure the label states it is from a specific year and region; if the company is not very reliable on their labels, they aren't likely to have labels from the Ivory Coast or from any other part of the world.
When you go looking through an Ivory Coast catalog, make sure you do a little research before you buy anything. This is not only to make sure you are getting a quality product; it is also important to make sure the company is reputable. If you do your homework before purchasing anything, you will be able to avoid spending money on a product that isn't going to work as described and is likely going to end up in the trash. Good luck!
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