GIFTS IN BATUMI: A MTSVADI CASE FROM A LOCAL MAKER

Batumi is a city of sea, mountains and long tables. In the warm months families and friends gather in the mountain villages of Adjara, at country houses and in their yards, and at almost every gathering a mangal gets lit. Our cases are made for days like these.

The photos on this site are of our own cases, and some were taken in and around Batumi. We assemble each case by hand, one at a time.

The Batumi table has its own character: Adjarian dishes, fish from the sea and mountain cheese all meet on one table. But here, as everywhere in Georgia, mtsvadi sits at the centre of any big gathering, and every home needs good skewers.

• A father who looks after the mangal in the yard
• A friend you head to the mountains with every summer
• A colleague or boss, for a birthday or at the end of the year
• A godfather, brother-in-law or brother, for a family celebration
• A visitor taking a piece of the Georgian table home from Batumi

Each of these is covered in more detail in our guide what to give a man.

Finding a gift in Batumi is easy: magnets, mugs, wine and churchkhela are sold everywhere. They are nice, but most of them are gone within a season. A mtsvadi case is different: it belongs to a family tradition and comes back to every table.

For someone from Batumi it becomes part of the yard and the country house; for a visitor it is a piece of the Georgian table to take home and show friends. Either way, it reminds them who gave it every time.

Every set comes in the same black embossed case with a handle and metal latches. Inside, on velvet lining, each item has its own slot. Depending on the case, you get:

• Steel skewers with wooden handles
• A knife in a leather sheath, or a forged cleaver
• Metal cups in leather holders
• A hip flask, a bowl, a fork and a spoon
• In the bigger cases, a flashlight and grill tools

The warm season in Batumi is long, and there are plenty of places to grill outside the city: the mountain villages of Adjara, river valleys and country houses. A case is especially handy on trips like these: everything is in one place, and back home the skewers go straight back into their slots.

In winter, when the city is rainy, mtsvadi often moves to the fireplace or the country house, and the case keeps everything just as tidy.

• Name: Shamphurmania (შამფურმანია)
• City: Batumi, Georgia
• Phone: +995 557 10 43 70 (calls and WhatsApp)
• Messenger and Facebook: the Shamphurmania page

We agree on where and when you receive your gift when you order, by message.

When you write on Messenger, mention which case you are interested in and the date you need it for: that way we can answer faster and more precisely.

We are a small local business, so every order is a personal conversation. On Messenger or the phone you talk to someone who knows the cases well and can answer any detail.

• Cases assembled by hand, all in the same black embossed case
• Real photos of our own cases
• Ordering by simple message, no sign-up
• Help choosing: tell us who the gift is for

1. Choose a case on this page or on the home page.
2. Tap "Order": Messenger opens with a ready message naming the case.
3. Want several? Add them to the cart and send them together.
4. Confirm the price and agree on how you will receive the gift.

For exact price and delivery details, message us on Messenger or call 557 10 43 70.

A mtsvadi case suits birthdays, New Year and Christmas, Giorgoba and name days, business meetings and retirement send-offs. Seasonal ideas are on New Year gifts for men.

Many people come to Batumi from other Georgian cities and from abroad, and many of them look for a gift that will bring the Georgian table to mind back home.

A mtsvadi case does that well: it comes in a sturdy case, it is easy to carry, and it works anywhere there is a mangal or a grill. Our site is in English too, so it is easy to share with friends abroad.

Keep in mind the set contains a knife: check your airline's rules on knives before you travel.

Looking for gifts for partners, staff or guests? The Black velvet or Picnic case is a solid, memorable choice that speaks to Georgian hospitality.

If you need several cases, message us early so we can plan quantity, price and timing together.

• Picnic case: skewers and tableware together, for trips to the mountains or a country house.
• Compact case: the lightest, for someone who travels light.
• Large case: 8 skewers in two rows, for a big family table.

The full contents of every case are on skewer gift set, and broader ideas on gifts for men.