Must-see shopping in Kyrgyzstan

Stylishly presented, high-quality embroidery and pottery, both modern and traditional. Credit cards accepted.

Sells a full range of Kyrgyz brandies from 200som to 7000som per half-litre according to quality and ageing (various sizes of bottles available)…

Felt-work galore, with a focus on shyrdak and ala-kiyiz carpets but also everything from mobile-phone cases to felt toys for the kids. Adjoining the CBT…

This craftsworkers' collective sells handmade souvenirs from a small shop on-site and arranges demonstrations of the felt-making process from 2500som per…

Nope, you're not at the bazaar. This local supermarket carries the normal range of local products, plus a surprisingly large selection of imported goods…

This Bishkek branch of the Karakol-based association One Village One Product. They sell the same high-quality handicrafts, honey, jams and gifts. Proceeds…

Beautifully presented selection of locally sourced products including delicious jam and apricot juices from Jeti-Öghüz, natural soaps from Tasma,…

Most of the Soviet-era products for sale at this small corner shop come with a history that far outweighs their size or price, and owner Alexander seems…

For prepared foods (best selection at lunch time), baked goods or imported foods and liquors, this is one of the most popular shops in the centre of…

A small but attractive art and textiles showroom featuring hand-embroidered carpets, patchwork panels, framed art and a variety of handmade souvenirs.

Shyrdak and ala-kiyiz carpets, plus a selection of modern souvenirs, are available at this women's cooperative next door to CBT.

Pick up a bottle of locally-made cognac, some of the best in Central Asia, at this branded store in the city centre.

Stop by for a decent selection of outdoors clothing and apparel, or in winter time to rent snow-sports equipment.

Sells and repairs mountain bikes, ski equipment, and other types of outdoors gear.

Sells camping supplies, mountaineering equipment and brand-name hiking boots.

This small shop can help outfit climbing parties with technical gear.

Carries a wide range of camping and outdoors equipment.

For traditional Kyrgyz goods, including white imitation-felt ak kalpak hats (80som) and colourful shepherds' chests, there are a series of stalls at the…

Postcards, basic maps and a mere handful of English-language books plus a museum section and a sweet, traditionally styled chaikhana room. Descend the…

Many of the most artistically imaginative shyrdak that you see around town are created by this family company, which has several small workshops tucked…