New Year is one of the most loved holidays in Kyrgyzstan: families gather around the dastarkhan, children wait for presents and colleagues mark the end of the year. Gift shopping often gets left to the last week — when shops are packed and delivery takes longer. This time, get ready early: here are ideas for everyone.
For parents
- A warm duvet or wool blanket.
- A felt shyrdak or tush kiyiz — homely comfort and national craftsmanship.
- An air purifier or humidifier — caring for health in the smog season.
- A massager or heated cushion.
- A new kettle or tea set.
- For the older generation — a phone with big buttons and a loud speaker.
For your partner
- Perfume — if you know their favourite scent.
- A watch or a beautiful piece of jewellery.
- A warm scarf and gloves set.
- A smartwatch or fitness band.
- A bag or wallet with a national ornament.
- For two — a day at a mountain resort or dinner out.
For children
- A building set — suited to their age.
- Board games — for the whole family.
- A sledge or snow slider — the most awaited winter present.
- A drawing and craft kit.
- Children’s books — including fairy tales in Kyrgyz.
- A remote-controlled car.
For friends
- A Bluetooth speaker or headphones.
- A thermos or travel mug — for trips to the mountains.
- A set of warm socks — fun and useful.
- A board game for the next get-together.
- A power bank — phones drain fast in winter.
- Good tea or a coffee set.
For colleagues
- A planner and a quality pen.
- A national souvenir: a small kalpak, a felt toy, Issyk-Kul honey.
- A mug and a box of sweets.
- A desk plant or small lamp.
- A warm scarf.
- A comfortable mouse or mouse mat.
5 tips to get gifts on time
- Order in early December. In the final week before the holiday, delivery takes longer.
- Check the seller’s city. If the seller is in your city, the item arrives faster. Times by region are on the delivery page.
- Check the size. If you are giving clothes, read our tips on choosing sizes.
- Keep the option to exchange. Don’t throw away receipts and labels — if a gift doesn’t fit, it can be exchanged.
- Several sellers, one order. On Soodahub you can put items from different sellers in one cart.
In the catalogue: toys, jewellery and watches, perfume, smartwatches, national goods.