Gniotek butter is a hit in Kudowa-Zdrój. Why does a stick of butter conquer holiday stalls?

Stalls with holiday souvenirs

Stalls full of all kinds of souvenirs are an absolute must-see on every trip, both domestic and foreign. In addition to the regular “sure things”, i.e. bracelets, magnets and figurines with the names of the town or region in which we are located, every year we can observe changing trends, especially among slightly kitschy gadgets, but especially desired by the youngest.

This year the Baltic Sea is dominated by the so-called , i.e. flexible anti-stress balls in the shape of smiling Asian-style dumplings. And what can you find in the mountains?

A stick of butter is a hit at mountain stalls

In Kudowa-Zdrój, the stalls are crowded with people no less interested than those at the seaside. . Some time ago, we could observe the growing fashion for this gadget on foreign social media rollers. Fashion has come to us.

What is its phenomenon? Firstly: an original shape that closely resembles real butter, and secondly, a very satisfying sensory experience. . Not only children enjoy squeezing such squishy materials made of pleasant-to-hand materials.

A sentimental return to childhood

Gniotek butter in Kudowa-Zdrój costs PLN 20, so the price is not a deterrent. Interestingly, in addition to “seasonal” toys, which include clothing items and accessories with characters from hit Netflix cartoons, bracelets and necklaces with natural stones, key rings, flashlights, magnets, mugs and other items with names, as well as pictures imitating handicrafts and bookmarks are still very popular. It’s no wonder – adults willingly buy “mole” souvenirs out of sentiment and longing for childhood, and children are more willing to open up to the adventures of a nice animal from several decades ago.