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Shopping The guide was updated: 2024-09-17

In Tallinn, folk tradition exists alongside everything contemporary. You can find some of the most amazing art pieces exclusively made with traditional skills. Many shops and galleries offer a wide range to choose from, so everyone is sure to find something to their liking. The most unique Estonian souvenirs are traditional Estonian handicrafts: knitwear, linen, ceramics, leather, and wood, especially juniper wood. Most of Estonian design can be seen in small galleries, design boutiques and fashion stores. You will find many unique, handcrafted pieces from some of the most imaginative designers in Estonia, ranging from ceramic, textile and fashion, to wood, furniture, jewellers and handicraft.

Olde Hansa Shoppe

Olde Hansa Shoppe

This medieval shop, based in Olde Hansa along with a typical restaurant, sells souvenirs from local and international producers including glassware, pottery, silver jewellery and authentic replicas of items used by medieval townsfolk.

Masters’ Courtyard

Masters’ Courtyard

Hidden in a quiet, Old Town courtyard is this site dedicated to the master craftsmen of old. Here visitors can shop for handicrafts and jewellery, view art exhibitions, and sample the heavenly confections created in the popular Chocolaterie Café. Comfortable accommodation is available in the courtyard’s guesthouse.

Estonian House

Estonian House

This shop gathers together local craftsmen, small businesses and farm food producers. There is a fun mix of modern and traditional handicraft or design items, which make perfect gifts buy.

Navitrolla Gallery

Navitrolla Gallery

Navitrolla is an Estonian artist whose art has sold well around the world. The walls in the gallery are all covered with his funky works, which explore intriguing themes. Oil paintings, the most valuable of them all, can only be purchased at the gallery. Graphics by the artist are available both framed and unframed.

Draakoni Gallery

Draakoni Gallery

Draakoni Gallery primarily shows works by young Estonian artists, with foreign art exhibitions a few times a year. The "inside of the Dragon" can contain pictures in various techniques as well as 3D objects, while performance art events are organised from time to time in the cellar room. The gallery's salesroom has a large selection of contemporary Estonian prints, paintings and photographs. The gallery, founded in 1983, is located in the Old Town in an Art Nouveau building featuring dragons on the facade. It is run by the Estonian Artists' Association.

A-Galerii

A-Galerii

One of the most unique jewellery galleries in the Nordic countries, A-Galerii offers Estonian contemporary jewellery art of the highest quality. Exhibitions and sales are taking place in parallel: the works of around 70 jewellery artists are showcased and sold here.

Asuur Ceramics Studio

Asuur Ceramics Studio

This ceramics studio inside the historic Löewenschede Tower is a place where you can watch artists at work, buy or order their creations, and see exhibitions. The studio organises regular ceramics courses that are suitable for drop-ins. Booking by phone, it's also possible to organise your own group event for your colleagues, friends or family.

Gowri Style House

Gowri Style House

Gowri is a family business focusing on men's clothing. The brand brings ageless British style together with brave colours. Custom-made shirts, waistcoats, ties and tailored suits are all created by the hands of dedicated tailors.

Helina Tilk

Helina Tilk

Helina Tilk, a much-loved Estonian artist, is famous for her colourful drawings of cats, pigs, bears and other friendly animals. These happy creatures decorate the vast selection of kitchen ceramics sold in her Old Town shops. Ceramics with the artist's fanciful Tallinn-related designs also make superb souvenirs.

Ivo Nikkolo

Ivo Nikkolo

Founded in 1994, Ivo Nikkolo is one of Estonia's oldest and most successful labels. The collection caters exclusively to women, offering sophisticated, high-end attire with an emphasis on quality tailoring.

St Catherine's Guild

St Catherine's Guild

Craftsmen's workshops, merchanting and medieval atmosphere are all combined at "Katariina Guild". Visitors can watch artists practise their craft in open studios: leather, textile, patchwork, glass, jewellery, hat and ceramic. The guild has been active since 1995.

Lühikese Jala Gallery

Lühikese Jala Gallery

The gallery displays a wide range of modern textiles, silk paintings and tapestry, ceramics and sculpture, glass, jewellery, leather-work and hand-made postcards. Unique accessories as well as exclusive pieces for interior design are on offer.

Tali Concept

Tali Concept

This shop offers Estonian designers’ original creations. Tali Concept features different young designers and well known painters. You'll find unique jewellery, leather goods, applied art, hand made toys and natural beauty products.

Rewill Handicraft Store

Rewill Handicraft Store

This shop is an excellent place to find genuine Estonian handicrafts. Rewill offers a variety of knit items like sweaters, blankets, hats, scarves, socks and mittens, as well as souvenirs made from wood, fur and stone. Visitors who knit as a hobby will also find yarn and other supplies here.

Foorum

Foorum

Numerous shops offering fashion and footwear, for adults and children alike, play a starring role in this modern, downtown shopping centre. It's also home to popular dining spots such as Bonaparte Bistroo and the Cuban restaurant Cubanita.

Blacksmiths of Saaremaa

Blacksmiths of Saaremaa

In this shop, you'll find unique items crafted by Estonian "sepad", namely blacksmiths, who painstakingly follow the old traditions. There are over 300 different ironwork items available here, including furniture, interior design accessories, chimney and grill utensils, souvenirs and more.

Balti Jaam Market

Balti Jaam Market

Balti Jaam Market takes you back to a different time. It offers is a wide selection of foods, clothes, bric-a-brac and Soviet-era antiques. It's also home to numerous hip eateries.

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