Must-see shopping in Israel & the Palestinian Territories

  • Elbabour Galilee Mill

    Nazareth

    The other-worldly aroma inside this spice emporium, run by the same family for four generations, has to be inhaled to be believed. Shelves, sacks, bins…

  • Educational Bookshop & Cafe

    East Jerusalem

    The only English-language bookstore in East Jerusalem, the Educational Bookshop attracts journalists, aid workers, activists and intellectuals. There's a…

  • Nahalat Binyamin Crafts Market

    Tel Aviv

    Open on Tuesdays and Fridays, this is the city's premier arts and crafts market. Expect a plethora of stalls selling paintings, ornaments and other…

  • Elia Photo Service

    Jerusalem

    Browse through dramatic historic B&W photos of the Old City and other sights in Jerusalem from before 1967, shot by well-known Armenian photographer Elia…

  • Sarona

    Tel Aviv

    The city's most refined market, swanky Sarona includes two main areas – an outdoor shopping mall and an indoor food market. The outdoor area has offices,…

  • Mango Tree

    Tel Aviv

    This lively, open-air jewellery atelier specialises in create-your-own pieces – most of which are crafted on the spot – plus ready-to-wear selections. The…

  • Halva Kingdom

    Jerusalem

    Grinding sesame into paste since 1947, this irresistible stall is hard to miss thanks to its crown-shaped sign, huge wheels of halva and attendant…

  • EK Ceramic

    Jerusalem

    Several generations of the Kouz family have sold high-quality Armenian-style ceramics out of this shopfront. And this will be the last. No offspring will…

  • Artists' Colony

    Jerusalem

    One of the city's oldest streets, this cobblestone alleyway is lined with small artists' galleries and workshops producing jewellery, paintings, Judaica,…

  • Balian Ceramics of Jerusalem

    East Jerusalem

    The longest-established Armenian-style ceramics studio in Jerusalem, this family business is run by Neshan Balian, grandson of a master potter from Turkey…

  • Greenvurcel

    Jerusalem

    Sleek, minimalist designs characterise the metalwork of versatile artist Yaakov Greenvurcel. His gleaming challah trays and dreidels are among the Judaica…

  • Sandrouni Armenian Art Centre

    Jerusalem

    After you stroll through New Gate into Jerusalem's Old City, it's hard to resist taking a peek inside the colourful ceramics workshop of Armenian brothers…

  • Flea Market

    Haifa

    Amble past leather bags and picture frames, rifle through boxes of weathered postcards and sort treasure from trash at this flea market, 700m southeast of…

  • Basher Fromagerie

    Jerusalem

    Jerusalem is full of delicious cheese, but Basher Fromagerie isn’t worried about its competitors because… well, it’s Basher. Beloved by Jerusalem…

  • Sunbula

    East Jerusalem

    This non-profit outfit empowers Palestinian artisans by promoting and selling traditional handicrafts, including embroidery, basketry, weaving, carving…

  • Asufa

    Tel Aviv

    This curated Israeli design shop is a visual break from the eclectic clutter of household objects that characterises Jaffa’s flea market. Specialised…

  • Sipur Pashut

    Tel Aviv

    Bookshops don't get much cuter than this. Sipur Pashut (meaning 'simple story') is a tiny shop filled from floor to ceiling with quality Hebrew and…

  • Perfuniq

    Jerusalem

    Personalised perfumes are't just for celebrities. After a thorough survey of your likes and dislikes as well as a short life history, Perfuniq's French…

  • Chomer Tov

    Tel Aviv

    A cooperative of 15 ceramic artists, Chomer Tov (meaning 'good material') is both a small gallery and a shop. A dynamic space, it features both functional…

  • Arman Darian Ceramic

    Jerusalem

    Yerevan-born Arman Darian might be the best-known ceramicist in Israel, having installed his designs in many public buildings. Skilfully decorated ceramic…

  • Danny Azoulay

    Jerusalem

    Drawing inspiration from European and Middle Eastern design, Morocco-born artist Danny Azoulay creates ketubahs (Jewish wedding contracts) with lacy paper…

  • Moriah

    Jerusalem

    Situated in a lovely old house near the Hurva Synagogue, this upmarket shop sells jewellery made with gold, diamonds and fragments of Jerusalem stone…

  • Saga

    Tel Aviv

    This art and design shop features a cleanly curated selection of modern wares, from prints and knick-knacks to jewellery and furniture – all crafted by…

  • Heifetz

    Jerusalem

    Traditional Jewish ritual items are given a fresh, contemporary overhaul at Benny Heifetz' studio, where he crafts silver Torah pointers, jaggedly…

  • Kippa Man

    Jerusalem

    An astonishing range of kippot (yarmulkes or skullcaps) bulge from the entryway to this hole-in-the-wall shop on pedestrianised Ben Yehuda St. There are…

  • Bint Al Balad Workshop & Café

    Jerusalem

    Operated by the Arab Orthodox Society, this craft shop sells embroidered clothing, bags, purses and pillows made by West Bank women working to preserve…

  • Old Port Farmers Market

    Tel Aviv

    Delicious farmers market set in a restored hangar on the Old Port of Tel Aviv; it sometimes spills out into stands at the entrance. Like all popular…

  • Contour

    Tel Aviv

    Contour was founded by two award-winning Israeli designers, Lior Shulak-Hai and Galit Barak, in 2015. Located near Nahalat Binyamin Crafts Market, Contour…

  • Cactus Gallery

    Nazareth

    The shop above Nazareth’s sensational Roman-era ancient bathhouse sells creative modern jewellery and gorgeous Palestinian embroidery, made from old…

  • Steimatzky

    Jerusalem

    This chain bookshop with several branches around town, including this one in Jaffa Rd and another in the German Colony. It has a good range of English…

  • Moriah Books & Judaica

    Jerusalem

    The Old City's largest Jewish bookstore, plus Judaica and souvenirs, located across from the massive Wohl Torah Centre and just below Hurva Square.

  • Goa Nargila

    Jerusalem

    Choose from every size, colour and style of shisha and a selection of tobacco flavours. It doubles as a popular bar for yeshiva students at night.

  • Sherlock's Hats

    Jerusalem

    New-school millinery selling Panamas, trilbys, fedoras, pork pies, safaris and everything in between (except baseball caps) for men and women.

  • George Kouz

    Jerusalem

    Low-pressure shopping experience for olive-wood religious souvenirs, including crosses, manger scenes, plus Judaica and jewellery.

  • Bauhaus Centre

    Tel Aviv

    This design store sells architecture-related books and city plans, including a 1:6000 preservation map and guide to Tel Aviv-Jaffa. It has two Bauhaus…

  • Gan Ha'ir Mall

    Tel Aviv

    In a central location just north of Rabin Sq, this small mall has some international brand-name boutiques and an organic market. On Fridays it has cooked…

  • Orit Ivshin

    Tel Aviv

    Jeweller Orit Ivshin makes delicate handmade pieces in 18-carat gold at her Neve Tzedek atelier, many of which she encrusts with diamonds. Gorgeous.

  • Dizengoff Centre

    Tel Aviv

    Israel’s first mall, the Dizengoff Centre is filled with cafes, fast-food joints and major retail chains like Zara, Mango and Adidas. The most walkable…

  • Alan Baidun

    Jerusalem

    Dedicated antiques-lovers are often disappointed by their rummaging in the Old City until they reach Alan Baidun's store. All antiques – from Egyptian…

  • Zielinski & Rozen

    Tel Aviv

    Planters filled with jasmine adorn the front of this chic perfumerie, which has the ambience of an old-fashioned apothecary. Bottles of perfume, room…

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