Cappadocia
Funky, colourful felt bags, cute knitted children's toys, crocheted jewellery and scarves, and local foodie products such as mantı (Turkish ravioli) pasta…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Hawking antique azulejos for seven decades, Solar offers row after row and pile after pile of precious Portuguese tiles dating from the 1500s to 1900s,…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
So tiny it’s almost an optical illusion, this magical art-deco store is chock-full of soft handmade leather and pigskin gloves (€49 to €170) for men and…
Paris
Chanel's gleaming 1500-sq-m flagship store, with entrances on rues St-Honoré, Duphot and Cambon, is footsteps from Coco Chanel's original boutique at 31…
Ljubljana
Only fair-trade products make it to the shelves of this socially conscious enterprise, be it coffee from Uganda, spices from Sri Lanka, baskets from Ghana…
Nafplio
Wine enthusiasts can find a fine selection of wines from all over the country, including Nemean reds and spirits. Tastings are offered. Well-read owner…
Rhodes Town
Best viewed by night, this Aladdin's cave of a shop conjures up thoughts of the Arabian Nights, with its shiny brass lamps, ornate antique rings and…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Browse for beautiful scented candles from the world's oldest candlemaker, dating from 1643, at its Right Bank boutique in Le Marais.
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Lisboêtas have been waxing lyrical about this specialist candle-maker since 1789. The wood-panelled, talc-scented store sells myriad candles, from cherubs…
Vilnius
A 'Joint Stock Company' selling handicrafts in amber, metal, ceramics, textiles and other materials. Great for unusual and educational toys. It also has…
Oltrarno
Precious silks, velvets and other luxurious fabrics are woven on 18th- and 19th-century looms at this world-famous fabric house where opulent damasks and…
Warsaw
Every square inch of this Aladdin's Cave of a shop is packed with antiques and curios, including jewellery, folk and religious art, military medals,…
Palma de Mallorca
The Gordiola family can call on nearly 300 years of glassmaking skill, everywhere evident in the fantastically shaped and coloured vases, lamps, stemware…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Artist Mark Raven's distinctive vision of Amsterdam is available on posters, coasters and well-cut T-shirts that make great souvenirs. Prices are…
Strasbourg
Just try to resist this little shop, where cheese whiz Willy Leproust will tempt you in with his impeccable selection of regional fromage and saucisson…
Gamla Stan
This spacious design shop, run by the women of the Torndahl family since 1864, is a calm and civilised oasis on busy Västerlånggatan, offering jewellery,…
Paris
In the rag trade since 1975, collector Didier Ludot sells the city’s finest couture creations of yesteryear, hosts exhibitions and has published a book…
Oslo
A social hub as much as a bookshop, come for its large range of English-language books and stay for a reading or performance. There's a large LGBT section…
Vilnius
The local master of linen is Giedrius Šarkauskas. Inspired by life’s natural cycle, the designer produces collections sewn solely from linen. Accessories…
Aliados & Bolhão
Heaven for the azulejo obsessed, this shop does a fine line in tiles of every shape, size and colour – from geometric to naturalistic, from slick and…
Bratislava
Woodcarving, pottery, weaving and other traditional Slovak art forms unfold expertly at this crafts cooperative. It's as much a gallery as a place to…
Kreuzberg
This well-hidden outpost has been on the cutting edge of electronic music for about two decades and is a must-stop for fans of techno, house, minimal,…
Lisbon
The second outlet of Catarina Portas' made-in-Portugal boutique has turned a 19th-century ceramics factory into another must-visit shop, this time also…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
All pieces – fashion, homewares, jewellery, accessories – are designed and made in France in this charming boutique that started as an e-shop. A great…
Bruges
This fabulously well-stocked travel bookshop is an extension of De Reyghere Boekhandel next door; it's been in the same family for generations. Past…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
In a prominent location opposite the Spanish Steps, this boutique showcases clothing produced by the iconic Italian clothing brand famed for its…
Miragaia
Top billing goes to Galeria São Mamede, which also has a sibling in Lisbon. The gallery hosts rotating exhibitions, many of which spotlight the abstract,…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Pick up a hoodie emblazoned with the black-and-white Pigalle logo from this leading Parisian menswear brand, created by designer and basketball player…
Warsaw
Cloudmine promotes women's fashion, accessories and design goods by Polish designers and artists. It has its own brand of clothing, which you can check…
Zadar
Sheep cheese from the island of Pag is a celebrated Croatian culinary tradition. This is the Zadar shopfront for its multi-award-winning cheeses, as well…
Dodecanese
On the waterfront, and one of the most eclectic and long-standing art shops on Patmos, Selene has a fascinating collection of ceramics, vintage items,…
Gothenburg
A local institution since 1971, the four floors of this venerable department store host the likes of Tiger, RedGreen, NK Boutique and Mayla amid its mix…
Trondheim
The children's version of Ting, a few doors up: here you'll find a host of stylish, creative children's toys and games for the little ones in your life.
Cork City
This famous deli stall in the English Market groans beneath serried ranks of French and Irish cheeses, charcuterie, homemade pâtés and pastries.
Graz
Manfred van den Berg has collected a wonderful assortment of spices as well as producing a couple of house-blend gins. Stock up on olive oils, chocolates,…
Warsaw
Owned by the Association of Polish Artists and Designers, this excellent gallery sells a broad range of original contemporary Polish art by its members,…
Ljubljana
Dušanka Herman's scrumptious painted silk accessories include unevenly cut ties and scarves for men and daringly coloured dresses for women. Just try to…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
You can buy the Fiskars company's distinctive scissors (and other handy stuff) at its shop in the clock-tower building, which also has a small exhibition…
Bordeaux
The playful and oftentimes clever prints and posters incorporating letters and words by graphic designer Célestin Forestier make a beautiful souvenir-with…
Sofia
Small, knowledgeable wine shop offering products from a variety of independent producers around the country. The engaging owner is more than happy to…
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