Taito Pohjois-Karjala

Karelia


Ceramics, art, jewellery, and knitted and woven garments (scarves, hats, gloves, blankets and more) in traditional designs are among the locally made Karelian crafts at this shop, along with adorable hand-stitched teddy bears. Look out too for Karjalainen suklaapiirakkarasia – pastries with milk and dark-chocolate fillings that are a speciality of the region.


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