Commodification in tourism refers to the process by which cultural traditions, heritage, rituals, landscapes, and even social relationships are transformed into products or services for sale in the tourism market. From the perspective of tourism anthropology, commodification is an important concept because it explains how tourism influences the culture, economy, identity, and everyday life of host communities. Anthropologists study the interactions between tourists and local people to understand how cultural elements gain economic value and how this transformation affects society. Tourism creates demand for authentic and unique experiences. To satisfy this demand, local communities often present their customs, festivals, dances, music, crafts, food, clothing, and historical sites in ways that appeal to visitors. Traditional practices that were once performed for religious, social, or communal purposes may become commercial attractions. As a result, cultural expressions become commodities that are bought, sold, and consumed by tourists. One of the most common examples of commodification is the commercialization of handicrafts. Indigenous communities may produce traditional artwork, textiles, pottery, or jewelry for tourists instead of making them only for local use. While this generates income and employment, the products may gradually be modified