Art Polka

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'Polka' means 'shelf' in Russian, and every shelf here contains handmade wares from a different local artist – it's like a miniature craft fair. You'll find everything from lucite-encased flower jewellery and woodcut badges to soaps and beard conditioner. There are chocolate truffles and iced gingerbread cookies, too. A great place to find presents for your friends back home.


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