Must-see shopping in Lapland

  • Lauri Tuotteet

    Rovaniemi

    Established in 1924, this former knife factory in a charming log cabin at the northwestern edge of town still makes knives today, along with jewellery,…

  • Kaunispään Huippu

    Saariselkä

    Inside this timber-lined shop, beautifully displayed traditional arts and crafts include jewellery made from gold, silver and local gemstones (Lemmenjoki…

  • Katijuu

    Rovaniemi

    Reindeer and elk leather, lambskin, and red fox, mink and marten fur are used by Lapland designer Kati Juujärvi to create hats, gloves and mittens, belts…

  • Marttiini

    Rovaniemi

    This former factory of Finland’s famous knife manufacturer Marttiini is now a shop open to visitors with a small knife exhibition, and cheaper prices than…

  • Inarin Hopea

    Inari

    You can watch gold- and silversmith Matti Qvick at work in his studio, which is filled with his traditional handmade jewellery (rings, bracelets, pendants…

  • Torniotar

    Lapland

    A charming buttercup-coloured wooden building houses this design shop. Most of the homewares (ceramics, cushions, light fittings, baskets, clocks,…

  • Sámi Duodji Ry

    Inari

    In the Sajos building, this is the main shop of the Finnish association of Sámi craftspeople. It has a good range of Sámi books and CDs, as well as…

  • Kammigalleria

    Northern Lapland

    Male reindeer drop their heavy antlers in November: see beautiful jewellery and handicrafts that Kikka Laakso makes from them – and leather and bone – at…

  • Paltto

    Northern Lapland

    Felt artworks and handicrafts are of extremely high quality at this artist’s studio 1km west of Njurgulahti. It's also possible to stay in cabins here.

  • Samekki

    Inari

    Down a small lane behind the library is the studio of Petteri Laiti, a famous Sámi artisan. His silverwork and handicrafts are very highly regarded; you…

  • Hetta Silver

    Lapland

    At the junction of the westbound and northbound roads, this local silversmith's workshop also produces pieces from antlers, horn, stone and gems.

  • Taigakoru

    Northern Lapland

    In the centre of town, this jewellery shop is famous hereabouts for the gold and silver works of goldsmith Seppo Penttinen.