Groningen
Browse an enchanting and eclectic mix of clothing, organic snack bars, vanity bags, homewares, jewellery and arts and crafts at this ecofriendly, folk…
Groningen
Browse an enchanting and eclectic mix of clothing, organic snack bars, vanity bags, homewares, jewellery and arts and crafts at this ecofriendly, folk…
St Petersburg
Not in the same sprawling, raggedy league as other St Petersburg creative clusters, Maker is really one big shop selling mainly locally designed clothes…
Berlin
Drink in the calming Zen atmosphere in this apothecary-style concept store that stocks dozens of hand-selected whole-leaf and hand-processed tea varieties…
Prenzlauer Berg
Viva vintage! With its selection of the most beautiful things from the '60s and '70s (especially from East Germany), this place is a tangible reminder of…
Oslo
If you're happy sifting through heaps of, well, junk in search of an elusive vintage band T-shirt or mid-century ceramic coffee pot, take a chance here…
Maspalomas
If you’re after local handicrafts, visit the small Fedac shop located within the main tourist office. Fedac is a government-sponsored nonprofit store,…
La Grande Épicerie Rive Droite
Paris
Topped by a dome made up of 2,336 glass prisms and filled with tiled panels, frescoes and mosaics, the Right Bank branch of the beloved gourmet emporium…
Friedrichshain
If you're a fan of Montecristo, Cohiba or Romeo y Julieta, you can indulge your passion in this upmarket cigar boutique with a 60-sq-metre humidor…
Paris
For a quick taste of 19th-century Paris, it's hard to beat this shopping arcade, which opened in 1826 and retains its original skylights, ceiling murals,…
Pollença
Artisans have been making the striped Mallorcan fabrics known as robes de llengües here at this family-run business since 1854, and the contemporary…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Hans Appenzeller is one of Amsterdam's leading craftspeople working in gold and stone, and he is known for the simplicity and strength of his designs. New…
Paris
Parisian jeweller Marie-Louise, who works from her home in the 14e arrondissement, is renowned for her pieces (earrings and necklaces) made from original…
Bratislava
There's a souvenir to fit every size of luggage space at Folk Folk, from big embroidered rugs to art-deco pendants and cherry-wood hair accessories…
Clermont-Ferrand
For a glimpse of the Auvergnat sense of humour, browse the T-shirts and kids' clothing at Mefia Te. Clothes have slogans that riff on Clermontois…
Madrid
The shop and workshop may be tiny, but Juan Alvarez is one of the most celebrated guitar-makers in Spain. The family business dates back to 1945 and…
Northern Montenegro
Niti sells high-quality clothing items (as well as rugs and curtains) made by hand from sheep’s wool, with brightly coloured folksy designs. These…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Here's the place to pick up that T-rex skull centrepiece or avocado-print wrapping paper you never knew you needed. InSpitalfields is spellbinding, and…
Formentera
'Alma Gemela' means 'soulmate' in Spanish and this lovely little boutique lives up to its name, specialising in glammed-up espadrilles (€60 to €70), which…
Bordeaux
This concept store dedicated to all things paper – stationery, sculptures, books and toys – is wonderful to browse. Its weekend crafting workshops for…
Centro Storico
Although no longer run by the label's founder, society shirtmaker Piero Albertelli, this renowned tailor's continues to dress Rome's well-to-do. Ready-to…
Centro Storico
Don’t be fooled by its workaday look – those in the know head to this small corner shop for the latest footwear fashions. Women's styles, ranging from…
Central Norway
Here you'll find pottery based on traditional designs from all over Trøndelag, along with some creative modern interpretations. The pottery workshop next…
Staré Město
Arguably the best place in Prague to pick up books on Czech art and photography you simply won't find anywhere else. It stocks everything from large…
Barcelona
A gorgeous little boutique in an area that's not short of them, Mushi Mushi specialises in quirky but elegant women's fashion and accessories,…
Eastern Mediterranean
This government-controlled shop next to the toruist office sells handicrafts, jewellery, ceramics, musical instruments and more. Made in the surrounding…
Paris
Guerlain is Paris’ most famous parfumerie, and its shop (dating from 1912) is one of the most beautiful in the city. With its shimmering mirror-and-marble…
Lanzarote
One of the island's best places to buy local goat’s cheese – and you can taste it first. Choose between smoked, fresh, semicured, or coated with paprika…
Bologna
Bologna's most famous cheese shop carries a wide selection of aged parmigiano reggiano, along with hams and other deli items. It doubles as a wine bar and…
Ljubljana
Part of a French chain, this shop has gone totally local and sells the finest oils from around the country, including olive oil from Slovenian Istria, the…
Berlin
Ex-MTV editor Leyla Piedayesh makes spot-on urban fashion that beautifully reflects Berlin's sassy, unconventional and bohemian spirit. Originally known…
Trieste
The shop of a local artisan, Vud showcases the rich tradition of wood craft in the region, along with a nice contemporary simplicity. You might not be in…
Bordeaux
Sisters Céline and Amandine are the creative 'sisterettes' behind this fashionable boutique specialising in women's clothes by French and local designers…
Amsterdam
This large toy shop spread over two floors has been putting grins on small faces for over three decades. Overlooked by a huge stuffed giraffe, there's a…
Bilbao
High-quality leather products are Malababa's stock in trade. Based in Madrid, the company designs and produces everything in Spain, and uses ecological…
Milan
Kristina Ti specialises in things that are swoon-inducingly pretty but never one-dimensionally girly. Her collection includes very wearable slouchy t…
Helsinki
The aroma of coffee draws you in to tiny Soul Vintage in Kallio. A love of quality clothing and the unwavering aim of stopping society's over-consumption…
Nice
Italian influence in Nice has always been strong, and it remains so today in shops such as Olio Donato, where you'll find a wealth of products from…
Madrid
This fine Huertas shop does a carefully curated collection of men's and women's fashions, with brand names like Scotch Soda, Blue Hole, Andy and Lucy and…
Volterra
Conservators Silvia Gazzina and Rita Scarselli run this paper and parchment restoration laboratory that is used by major cultural organisations and…
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