Other than elephants and its many stone castles. Surin is also famous for being an important handicrafts source. Because of its easy transportation and opportunity to watch the making of many products closely, some people even come here especially to buy goods and put sightseeing as second choice. Many high quality and delicately-making products of Surin including silk cloth, silverware, wickerwork and ivory products. The province is a famous silk source. Most famous silk manufacturers are located near the town, including Ban Khwao Sinarin, Ban Chan Rom, Ban Sawai, Ban Samkho.


 The most famous silverware manufacturer is located in Ban Khwao Sinarin, Khwao Sinarin sub-district. Wickerwork and ivory products can be found in Ban Butom, Mueang district, Tourists can also buy many home made food as souvenir, including; pork slices (Mu paen), shredded pork (Mu Yong), Chinese sausage (Koon Chiang), sweet radish in honey etc.