Czech Traditional Handicrafts and Gifts
There are many
shops in Prague and other Czech cities that sell traditional
Czech products, such as handmade soap,
beeswax candles, dried flower arrangements, natural cosmetics,
wooden toys and other traditional Czech handicrafts. Below
are some of the better known shops.
Czech Tradition is a chain of stores
offering traditional Czech handicrafts made by skilled Czech
craftsmen and artisans. There are several locations in the center
of Prague and a store at the airport.
Address: Multiple
locations - Melantrichova 17, Karlova 26, Mostecká 17, Železná
3, Nerudova 31,
Ruzyně Airport
Getting there: Melantrichova
and Železná locations - metro A/B to Můstek or metro
A to Staroměstská, Karlova
location - metro A to Staroměstská, Mostecká and Nerudova
locations - tram 12,
20 or 22 to Malostranské náměstí
Website: www.czech-tradition.com
If you like natural cosmetics
and bath products, look for the Manufaktura branded products
that are sold at the Czech Tradition shops (see above). They
may not be available at all of the locations,
but you should find them at Melantrichova 17 and Mostecká 17.
Online shopping also available.
Address: Multiple
locations (see Czech Tradition above)
Website: www.manufaktura.biz
Established
in 1992, Botanicus specializes in natural products, such
as handmade soaps, beeswax candles, dried flowers, potpourri,
scented oils, etc. The store has grown over the years and
now has multiple locations around the Czech Republic with
seven locations in Prague.
Address: Multiple
locations, please see website
Website: www.botanicus.cz
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