In New Orleans, Voodoo dolls are largely sold as souvenirs, curios, and novelty items. There are literally hundreds of kinds of voodoo dolls available; most are mass produced in Taiwan for the tourist trade, but many are created by local practitioners. These dolls can usually be identified by their similarities to each other, and often come with a packet of pins and instructions. For the most part, people who purchase a Voodoo doll will keep it around as a warm and fuzzy reminder of New Orleans, the Land of Voodoo.