Must-see shopping in The Baltic States

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    Senųjų Amatų Dirbtuvės

    Vilnius

    The tools, materials, processes and final results of a whole range of traditional crafts – weaving, papermaking, bookbinding, leather-working,…

  • Amatų Gildija

    Vilnius

    Dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional techniques of ceramics, Amatų Gildija is a hive of industry and beautiful handicrafts. It's an open…

  • Amber Queen

    Klaipėda

    Did you know that Colombian amber comes in emerald, ruby or even deep blue colours? This part-museum, part-jewellery shop has a remarkable range of items,…

  • Amber Cat

    Lithuania

    An excellent choice of amber pieces made by Lithuanian master craftspeople. There's something for every price range, from small earrings in a variety of…

  • Ali Šokoladinė

    Kaunas

    Imagine a pistachio or salted-caramel eclair so picture-perfect that you're loath to take a first bite, plus macarons in every imaginable colour and…

  • Terra Recognita

    Vilnius

    Artist and designer Saulius Vaitiekūnas has been making striking, unusual jewellery from Baltic stone for many years and there's a great deal of symbolism…

  • Jonas Bugailiškis

    Vilnius

    Lithuanian artist Bugailiškis turns out all manner of weird and beautiful things from his woodwork workshop: sculptures, ornate crosses and even musical…

  • Sauluva

    Vilnius

    A 'Joint Stock Company' selling handicrafts in amber, metal, ceramics, textiles and other materials. Great for unusual and educational toys. It also has…

  • Lino Kopos

    Vilnius

    The local master of linen is Giedrius Šarkauskas. Inspired by life’s natural cycle, the designer produces collections sewn solely from linen. Accessories…

  • Black Ceramics Centre

    Vilnius

    This building contains both the workshop and retail outlet for the Black Ceramics Centre, dedicated to preserving and teaching the ancient Lithuanian art…

  • Moustache Boutique

    Vilnius

    Design workshop, specialising in unique streetwear for men and women by Lithuanian designers. Some unusual accessories and gifts, too.

  • Amber Museum

    Vilnius

    Displays the wares of top jewellers working with Baltic Gold in a room itself decorated with more than 500kg of amber.

  • Balta Balta

    Vilnius

    Hand-crafted scarves, hats, soft toys, cushions and clothes, made from natural fibres by local artists.

  • GoodKaarma

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Run by an English-Estonian couple from their farm outside the village of Kaarma, about 15km north of Kuressaare, GoodKaarma makes organic soaps from local…

  • Maarja-Magdaleena Gild

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    The artisans of the Mary Magdalene Guild sell their wares (leather, glass, paper, weaving, felt, jewellery, pottery) from the main shop downstairs and…

  • Anykščių Vynas

    Lithuania

    Certified by the European culinary heritage network, blackcurrant wine is the town's pride and joy, and you can buy some here, at the shop attached to the…

  • Hiiu Wool Factory

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Housed in a limestone hayshed built in 1841, this small mill uses 19th-century machines to card, rove and spin the thick wool of Hiiumaa's hardy sheep…

  • Lietuviški Drabužiai

    Vilnius

    Come here for streetwear with bold designs by Lithuania's up-and-coming young designers, statement backpacks and purses, and colourful socks – we…

  • Livi Design

    Kaunas

    Smart and sassy women's streetwear by Lithuanian designers, particularly Kaunas-born Lina Sliosoraitė – Janušauskė (Livi Design). Choose between her…

  • House of Naīve

    Vilnius

    This polished store specialises largely in women's fashion by Lithuanian designers – linen suits, shirts, dresses – but also handmade footwear, stylish…

  • Lino Namai

    Vilnius

    Lino Namai sells linen from Siūlas, the oldest flax mill in the country, renowned for high-quality table and bed linen. You'll also find accessories and a…

  • Heltermaa Handicraft House

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    If you’ve got time to kill before the ferry docks, stop in to this collective in an old timber-topped tavern for knitted socks, honey, wooden utensils,…

  • Kuldīgas Labumi

    Latvia

    Labumi roughly translates as 'goodies' and that's what you'll find in this little shop selling locally produced crafts and foodstuffs. Pick out some…

  • Baltijos Auskas

    Lithuania

    'Baltic Gold' is among the best of Palanga's amber galleries: choose between big chunky necklaces, heavy pendants, unusual jewellery pieces involving…

  • Aukso Avis

    Vilnius

    This gallery, established by Vilnius fashion designer Julija Žilėniene, sells bags, T-shirts, wall murals and jewellery (think necklaces in felt or wool)…

  • Souvenir Stalls

    Klaipėda

    During warmer months, the stalls on Teatro aikštė are a good place to hunt for locally made lace items, lesser quality amber jewellery, ceramics,…

  • Marginiai

    Klaipėda

    Just off Theatre Sq, this is a great place to look for delicate lacework, traditional woven sashes, linenwear, woolly mittens and contemporary art – all…

  • Lossi Antiik

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Just before the castle, this jam-packed little store sells all sorts of antiques, from 19th-century farm tools to Soviet memorabilia. It’s a fun place to…

  • Egidijaus Rudinsko Grafikos Galerija

    Kaunas

    A great place to pick up beautiful lithographs, etchings and prints by the eponymous Egidijaus, whose works are fit to illustrate your favourite fantasy…

  • Vitražo manufaktūra

    Vilnius

    Exquisite stained-glass sculptures, wall murals and mobiles fill this creative stained-glass workshop. Daily demonstrations noon to 4pm.

  • Kopa Boutique

    Klaipėda

    If you're after Lithuanian couture, this boutique stocks carefully chosen items by Lithuanian designers, from womenswear to accessories.

  • Saaremaa Kunstistuudio

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    This bright gallery contains a variety of works by Estonian artists, including covetable textiles, ceramics, sculptures and paintings.

  • Juozas Statkevičius

    Vilnius

    'Josef Statkus' is a big local name in cutting-edge fashion and costume design, with representatives in Paris, New York and Moscow.

  • kARTu

    Kaunas

    High-quality Italian leather transformed into exclusive leather bags and purses for women by Kaunas-based Lithuanian designers.

  • Freaky Foxx

    Vilnius

    At this Užupis design studio you can find some wonderfully unique porcelain jewellery made by local artisans. Call ahead.

  • 4 Boobs Studio

    Vilnius

    Wonderful contemporary ceramic creations are available at this Užupis studio. You can also sign up for a pottery course.

  • Littera

    Vilnius

    You'll find the university bookshop, which sells souvenirs too, in MK Sarbievijus courtyard.

  • Humanitas

    Vilnius

    Wonderfully stocked with art, design, architecture and titles on all things Lithuanian.

  • Ramunė Piekautaitė

    Vilnius

    A swanky boutique showcasing locally designed business, leisure and bridal wear.