What’s the best souvenir to buy in Suzhou?

Beyond silk, great souvenirs include: Suzhou embroidery: Tiny needlework (e.g., peonies, birds) at Shantang Street’s "Embroidery Studio"—handmade, not machine-stitched. Biluochun tea: A fragrant green tea grown near Suzhou—buy loose leaves at "Tea House No.1" (they’ll pack it in gift tins). Wooden combs: Carved with floral patterns at Tiger Hill’s "Ancient Craft Shop"—locals have used them for centuries.