FinlandShopping

Art & Craft shopping in Finland

  1. A

    Craft Shops

    Linnankatu, the quaint back street running up towards the castle, is lined with old wooden houses, some of which are craft shops and studios selling local handicrafts at hefty prices. There's some good quality here though.

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  2. B

    Verkaranta Arts & Crafts Centre

    Beautiful textiles and handicrafts are sold at the Verkaranta Arts & Crafts Centre near the tourist office, which also hosts craft exhibitions. There's a café here in a lovely spot overlooking the river.

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  3. Samekki

    Down a small lane behind the library is the studio of Petteri Laiti, a famous artisan among Finnish Sámi. The silverwork and handicrafts are very highly regarded; you’ll often see the artist at work here.

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  4. C

    Pits-Priia

    The venerable lacemaking workshop, Pits-Priia, is the place to buy the town’s distinctive bobbin lace. You can also watch it being made.

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  5. D

    Artists' Workshops

    Some of the fortress buildings now house a variety of artists' workshops selling ceramics, paintings and hand-knitted garments during summer.

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  6. Lugnet Ceramics

    Further north in Lillbolstad is a ceramics shop, Lugnet Ceramics. All products are handmade.

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  7. E

    Svalan Hantverk & Kläder

    This shop sells handicrafts, materials and handmade clothing.

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  8. Inarin Hopea

    Opposite the Siida museum, sells hand-worked silver items.

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