Vilnius
The tools, materials, processes and final results of a whole range of traditional crafts – weaving, papermaking, bookbinding, leather-working,…
Must-see shopping in The Baltic States
Old Town
The stunning medieval lane of Katariina Käik is home to the Katariina Guild, comprising eight artisans’ studios where you can happily browse the work of…
Old Town
Archetypal of Tallinn's amber-suspended medieval beauty, this cobbled 13th-century courtyard offers rich pickings – a cosy chocolaterie-cafe, a guesthouse…
Vilnius
Dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional techniques of ceramics, Amatų Gildija is a hive of industry and beautiful handicrafts. It's an open…
Klaipėda
Did you know that Colombian amber comes in emerald, ruby or even deep blue colours? This part-museum, part-jewellery shop has a remarkable range of items,…
Lithuania
An excellent choice of amber pieces made by Lithuanian master craftspeople. There's something for every price range, from small earrings in a variety of…
Central Rīga
As much a cafe and cultural centre as it is a bookshop, the namesake owner used to write for the Economist. Browse used and new titles, especially…
Kaunas
Imagine a pistachio or salted-caramel eclair so picture-perfect that you're loath to take a first bite, plus macarons in every imaginable colour and…
Vilnius
Artist and designer Saulius Vaitiekūnas has been making striking, unusual jewellery from Baltic stone for many years and there's a great deal of symbolism…
Central Rīga
Renowned local designer Elīna Dobele specialises in exquisite handmade shoes for men and women. They're true artisanal products, as artful as the nearby…
Vilnius
Lithuanian artist Bugailiškis turns out all manner of weird and beautiful things from his woodwork workshop: sculptures, ornate crosses and even musical…
City Centre
A fixture at cutting-edge design fairs, this collective of Estonian designers has a permanent shopfront in the Solaris shopping centre. Selling the Nordic…
Kalamaja & Telliskivi
The sanitising of the train-station precinct is manifest in the supersession of the seedy outdoor market that once traded here by the sleek Balti Jaama…
Tartu
An array of artisans’ studios occupying three old houses set around St Anthony’s Courtyard produce ceramics, stained glass, jewellery, textiles,…
Brasa & Teika
Slip on white cotton gloves and caress the books in this elegant shop that treats tomes like works of art – and in fact many are. Browse beautiful titles…
Vilnius
A 'Joint Stock Company' selling handicrafts in amber, metal, ceramics, textiles and other materials. Great for unusual and educational toys. It also has…
Brasa & Teika
Take your pick of pleasures at this bifurcated shop: browse designer housewares on one side and delve into exquisite belts, bags and jewellery on the…
Vilnius
The local master of linen is Giedrius Šarkauskas. Inspired by life’s natural cycle, the designer produces collections sewn solely from linen. Accessories…
Southern Estonia
One of Estonia’s best antiques stores and a fun place to browse, even if you already have enough WWII helmets, scythes, sleigh bells, Soviet matchbooks…
Vilnius
This building contains both the workshop and retail outlet for the Black Ceramics Centre, dedicated to preserving and teaching the ancient Lithuanian art…
Tartu
On the side of Toomemägi, next to Tartu's version of the Addams Family house, this sweet, small store sells handmade dolls and toys for the young and…
Central Rīga
The largest travel bookstore in the Baltics overflows with a bounty of excellent maps (many published in-house), souvenir photo books and guidebooks.
Vilnius
Design workshop, specialising in unique streetwear for men and women by Lithuanian designers. Some unusual accessories and gifts, too.
Central Rīga
You might just forsake email: lovely handmade stationery and paper goods of all kinds are on offer here. Go on, write a letter.
Central Rīga
Right by Alberta iela, this place sells a variety of art nouveau designer decor items, souvenirs, guides and postcards.
Vilnius
Displays the wares of top jewellers working with Baltic Gold in a room itself decorated with more than 500kg of amber.
Vilnius
Hand-crafted scarves, hats, soft toys, cushions and clothes, made from natural fibres by local artists.
Western Estonia & the Islands
Run by an English-Estonian couple from their farm outside the village of Kaarma, about 15km north of Kuressaare, GoodKaarma makes organic soaps from local…
Tartu
This curious trove of used books and ephemera is a wonder for lovers of rare and random titles and delightfully musty out-of-print editions. Stacks scale…
Western Estonia & the Islands
The artisans of the Mary Magdalene Guild sell their wares (leather, glass, paper, weaving, felt, jewellery, pottery) from the main shop downstairs and…
Old Town
Associated with the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, resurrected in 1992 after its suppression under the Soviets, this is the biggest and best place in…
Lithuania
Certified by the European culinary heritage network, blackcurrant wine is the town's pride and joy, and you can buy some here, at the shop attached to the…
City Centre
Close to central Tallinn, Solaris hosts boutiques, an excellent bookstore, restaurants, a cheese-shop and both mainstream and art-house cinemas. The 2300…
Old Rīga
Latvian textiles are woven using old-world handlooms at this design shop. Inspired by the scenes of the countryside, the earth-toned fabrics have…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Housed in a limestone hayshed built in 1841, this small mill uses 19th-century machines to card, rove and spin the thick wool of Hiiumaa's hardy sheep…
Kalamaja & Telliskivi
Modern independent book shop offering fiction, non-fiction, art, academic and philosophical titles in English and Estonian, plus stationery and vinyl…
Curonian Spit National Park
Part-museum but mostly shop, this place sells smaller versions of authentic Curonian weathervanes, some wonderful amber jewellery, plus linen clothing and…
Vilnius
Come here for streetwear with bold designs by Lithuania's up-and-coming young designers, statement backpacks and purses, and colourful socks – we…
Kaunas
Smart and sassy women's streetwear by Lithuanian designers, particularly Kaunas-born Lina Sliosoraitė – Janušauskė (Livi Design). Choose between her…
Old Rīga
Modern homewares, clothing and accessories by Latvian artisans and designers are hand-picked and curated by the shop's owner. If your aesthetic is clean…
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