Prague Shopping: 15 Distinctively Czech Products to Bring Home
Previously known mainly for its beer and ice-hockey (both for a very good reason), today's Czech Republic - and, primarily, its capital city Prague - is seen among the top European tourist destinations emerged following the breakup of the Soviet Bloc. A shooting ground for some Hollywood blockbusters (like "Mission Impossible"), Prague is a lure for architecture and history buffs, and can offer many other delights to those interested in finely-made and tasteful things. To learn which, check out this guide!
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1. Czech Porcelain
Compared to other Czech handicrafts, porcelain is relatively new. Thun, the first and best-known Czech porcelain manufacturer, was established in the town of Kl谩拧terec in 1794. The company is headquartered now in the village of Nov谩 Role, near Karlovy Vary, where large deposits of white clay and other raw materials attracted so many porcelain makers that Karlovy Vary became known as 鈥渢he capital of porcelain.鈥� While Thun is justifiably famous, there are many other quality labels available in Prague shops. What you buy is a matter of taste, budget and intent 鈥� whether you want collectibles or durable kitchenware for everyday use.
You will find plenty of both at Dana Bohemia, which carries the noted pink line of Thun products, as well as a large selection of pieces from Leander and Concordia, known for its Bernadotte relief set. A few steps away, the Original Bohemia shop offers a full collection of that label, and a large assortment of items from 膶esk媒 porcel谩n Dub铆 with the distinctive 鈥渂lue onion鈥� pattern. Individual pieces start at 200 korunas, larger pieces at 1,000 korunas, and full sets typically range from 6,000 鈥� 13,000 korunas.
You will find plenty of both at Dana Bohemia, which carries the noted pink line of Thun products, as well as a large selection of pieces from Leander and Concordia, known for its Bernadotte relief set. A few steps away, the Original Bohemia shop offers a full collection of that label, and a large assortment of items from 膶esk媒 porcel谩n Dub铆 with the distinctive 鈥渂lue onion鈥� pattern. Individual pieces start at 200 korunas, larger pieces at 1,000 korunas, and full sets typically range from 6,000 鈥� 13,000 korunas.
Where to find it:
Dana BohemiaAddress: Narodn铆 43
Operation Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Address: Palack茅ho 7, 110 00 Nov茅 M臎sto, Czechia
Operation Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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2. Kovap Mechanical Toys
For more than 50 years, the Czech company Kovodru啪stvo N谩chod, now better-known by the shortened name Kovap, has been turning out heirloom-quality mechanical toys. Marvels of craftsmanship, the trucks, buses, fire engines and construction and farm vehicles reflect high standards of design and production 鈥� there are 300 steps involved, from tin plate to finished product 鈥� as well as the country始s labor-intensive communist heritage. The most popular vehicles, for example, are not flashy racing cars but incredibly detailed wind-up tractors with rubber tires, four working gears (including reverse) and functional steering. There始s also a full line of farm accessories: trailers, harrows, tilling and sowing machines. And while communism may have narrowed the manufacturers始 world view, it did not entirely wipe out their humor and sense of whimsy. You can also find a vintage circus truck, hearse and cable car.
Kovap toys show up in many souvenir and toy shops; for the best selection, try the Rocking Horse Toy Shop a few blocks from Prague Castle.
Kovap toys show up in many souvenir and toy shops; for the best selection, try the Rocking Horse Toy Shop a few blocks from Prague Castle.
Where to find it:
Rocking Horse Toy ShopAddress: Loretansk茅 n谩m臎st铆 109/3
Operation Hours: Monday - Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 12 pm - 6 pm;
Thursday, Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm
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3. Bohemia Crystal
The pride of the Czech Republic, and rightfully so, glassmaking in Bohemia dates back to the 1200s. Over the intervening centuries, Czech craftsmen developed a reputation for turning out some of the finest glass products in Europe. Artisans from many countries came to perfect their skills at places like St艡edn铆 Umeleckopr暖myslov谩 艩kola Skl谩艡sk谩 in Kamenick媒 艩enov, reputedly the oldest glassmaking school on the continent. Today, the array of blown glass, painted glass, engraved glass and cut crystal available in Prague shops is dizzying. At Moser, individual items start at 900 korunas; wine glass sets at 1,800 korunas; and bowls and vases at 2,500 korunas.
Where to find it:
Moser Crystal膶ern谩 r暖啪e, Na P艡铆kop臎 853/12, Nov茅 M臎sto, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
Opening hours: 10 am - 7 pm
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4. Designer Fabric Accessories
Prague始s vibrant arts community includes an impressive number of homegrown designers who have turned their talents to creating bright, bold departures from the usual gift shop fare. One of them is Babeta Ondrov谩, winner of an Elle D茅cor International Design Award for her imaginative use of colors and creative designs in a variety of accessories and household products. Her specialty is wallpaper, especially for children始s rooms 鈥� beautiful to look at, though not very practical to take home as a souvenir. But visitors will find a delightful array of other products at her Lavmi shop, not far from the Palladium mall. Ondrov谩 has applied her custom silkscreens to shirts, tote bags, place mats, bed linens, oven mittens, clock faces, fabric paintings and the covers of notebooks and diaries. Her aprons are particularly striking, done in modern, eye-catching patterns. 鈥淲e try to be different,鈥� says Ondrov谩始s partner and sometime shopkeeper Jan Slov谩k. One look around the shop will show you how well they始ve succeeded. Aprons are 350 korunas, tote bags 450 korunas.
Where to find it:
Lavmi shopAddress: Smetanovo n谩b艡. 334/4, 110 00 Nov茅 M臎sto, Czechia
Operation Hours: Daily: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
5. Kubista
In every other country in the world, cubism was a style of painting. In Czechoslovakia, it went far beyond that, providing inspiration for architects and designers who adapted its principles to create everything, from signature buildings to distinctive kitchenware. Tourists and architecture buffs come from around the world to see sights like the cubist lamppost on Jungmannovo n谩m臎st铆 and the House of the Black Madonna in Old Town, which houses the Museum of Czech Cubism. Attached to the museum is Kubista, an upscale gift shop that allows you to take a classy piece of cubist design home with you. The selection ranges from large lamps and chandeliers to small picture frames, but the gems of the collection are the everyday items like cup and saucer sets, ceramic and porcelain boxes, glassware and vases. Done in bold patterns and striking shapes, they are both stylish and functional. Even among museum shops, Kubista is unique, an organic extension of a historic art movement. Individual pieces start at 395 korunas, sets at 1,495 korunas.
Where to find it:
KubistaAddress: Ovocn铆 trh 19
Operation Hours: Monday鈥揝unday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
6. Bohemian Lavender
Botanicus is a rarity in the Czech Republic, a company that puts traditional material and practices to use to create refreshingly modern products. Founded in 1992 along the lines of an old-fashioned apothecary, Botanicus maintains large organic gardens where it grows a variety of herbs, fruits and vegetables that are used to make natural cosmetics and body care products. No less a personage than Prince Charles visited the Botanicus gardens when he toured the Czech Republic in 2002, where he talked organic farming and planted two trees.
The centerpiece of the Botanicus product line is Bohemian lavender, a combination of strains selected and developed to thrive in local climactic conditions and yield a fragrant aromatic oil. On the shelves in this store you will find lavender lotion, oils, skin cream and shower gel, among other products. And if lavender isn始t your favorite, just follow your nose to the dozens of other creams, oils, soap, candles and fragrances. Just watch for Chinese tourists, who regularly overrun the shop and stock up on items to sell back home. Individual items start at 125 korunas, gift packages at 350 korunas.
The centerpiece of the Botanicus product line is Bohemian lavender, a combination of strains selected and developed to thrive in local climactic conditions and yield a fragrant aromatic oil. On the shelves in this store you will find lavender lotion, oils, skin cream and shower gel, among other products. And if lavender isn始t your favorite, just follow your nose to the dozens of other creams, oils, soap, candles and fragrances. Just watch for Chinese tourists, who regularly overrun the shop and stock up on items to sell back home. Individual items start at 125 korunas, gift packages at 350 korunas.
Where to find it:
BotanicusAddress: T媒n 3 in the Ungelt courtyard in Old Town
Operation Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
7. Personalized Objects d'Art
If you are around the 础谤迟臎濒 gift shop for any length of time, you will see a familiar sight: visitors who do a double-take as they walk in and realize that the life-size dog standing by the door is not real, then try to puzzle out exactly what it is. No one is prepared for the shop assistant to open a carefully concealed door on its back and show plenty of room inside a very clever suitcase. Or, if you prefer, a handbag. Local artists Lucie Mares and Marie Silondi turn out these highly original pieces, usually as custom orders. Give them a picture of your dog, and they will create an identical bag or suitcase.
Another local artist, Janja Proki膷, does something similar on a smaller scale, creating mesmerizingly lifelike bird pins. She is also happy to do custom orders, though there are far fewer avian pet owners 鈥� and the pins on display are usually captivating enough. While you始re at 础谤迟臎濒, be sure to check out the original line of glassware designed by shop owner Karen Feldman, an American expat. Bird pins range from 4,700 鈥� 6,700 korunas, depending on the size; dog bags are 25,000 korunas, midsized suitcase 75,000 korunas, full-size suitcase 100,000 korunas.
Another local artist, Janja Proki膷, does something similar on a smaller scale, creating mesmerizingly lifelike bird pins. She is also happy to do custom orders, though there are far fewer avian pet owners 鈥� and the pins on display are usually captivating enough. While you始re at 础谤迟臎濒, be sure to check out the original line of glassware designed by shop owner Karen Feldman, an American expat. Bird pins range from 4,700 鈥� 6,700 korunas, depending on the size; dog bags are 25,000 korunas, midsized suitcase 75,000 korunas, full-size suitcase 100,000 korunas.
Where to find it:
础谤迟臎濒Address: U Lu啪ick茅ho semin谩艡e 7, 118 00 Mal谩 Strana, Czechia
Operation Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
8. Marionettes
Puppet-making is more than a pastime in the Czech Republic. It始s a craft that dates back to the Middle Ages, first making a recorded appearance around the time of the Thirty Years始 War. Czech puppeteers toured Europe in the 18th century, while at home puppet theater became a highly evolved art form, often with a political subtext during the turmoil of the 20th century. The National Marionette Theater in Prague stages a puppet production of Mozart始s Don Giovanni that has been packing in crowds of tourists for years. What all this means for visitors is an astonishing variety of marionettes that make great gifts for kids, from small kitchen witches to whopping winged three-headed dragons.
You will find one of the best selections at 笔辞丑谩诲办补 in Old Town, which is not shy about attracting the tourist trade 鈥� there are plenty of commercial marionette characters like Popeye, Charlie Chaplain and the popular Czech icon Good Soldier 艩vejk. But alongside those are a charming selection of devils, angels, princesses and brides, dwarves, sprites and other fairy-tale characters in sizes well-suited for small hands. Prices vary by size, starting at 295 korunas for small figures and up to 4,995 for large ones.
You will find one of the best selections at 笔辞丑谩诲办补 in Old Town, which is not shy about attracting the tourist trade 鈥� there are plenty of commercial marionette characters like Popeye, Charlie Chaplain and the popular Czech icon Good Soldier 艩vejk. But alongside those are a charming selection of devils, angels, princesses and brides, dwarves, sprites and other fairy-tale characters in sizes well-suited for small hands. Prices vary by size, starting at 295 korunas for small figures and up to 4,995 for large ones.
Where to find it:
笔辞丑谩诲办补Address: Celetn谩 32
Operation Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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9. Art Nouveau Collectibles
At the turn of the 20th century, the city fathers of Prague summoned all the country始s best architects and artists to the capital to help create a monumental municipal center. Built over seven years, Obecn铆 d暖m (Municipal house) is now one of the most beautiful buildings in the Czech Republic, a lavishly decorated art nouveau palace that houses a 2,000-seat concert hall, salons, offices and restaurants, and features stunning decorative work throughout. The gift shop at the rear of the ground floor (to the left of the grand staircase) offers a lovely collection of jewelry 鈥� pins, necklaces and rings done in sumptuous art nouveau motifs. Eye-catching and original, they come in a variety of styles, colors and prices. Turn your back to the street windows for a moment, and you could be 100 years in the past, savoring the aesthetic delights of a Victorian parlor.
Where to find it:
Obecn铆 d暖mAddress: n谩m臎st铆 Republiky 5
10. Czech Spa Wafers
Two of the most famous spa towns in Central Europe, Karlovy Vary and Mari谩nsk茅 l谩zn臎, also mark the birthplaces of Czech spa wafers, one of the few foods in the Czech Republic officially recognized as a protected regional specialty by the European Union. Large, light and sweet, with a consistency similar to altar bread, the wafers were created in the 18th century as a crisp delicacy for spa patients, imprinted with the emblem of their manufacturer. Mass production started in the 1850s, and took off on a large scale in the 1920s with the invention of a custom baking pan. Recent variations have become more elaborate, with chocolate and hazelnut filling. They are perfect for a tasty and emblematic souvenir of the Czech Republic, packaged in sturdy, lightweight boxes that travel well.
You can find Czech spa wafers in most grocery stores. A more charming place to pick them up is the outdoor Havelsk谩 Market in Old Town, where you will find other local food and craft items available at more than 50 booths.
You can find Czech spa wafers in most grocery stores. A more charming place to pick them up is the outdoor Havelsk谩 Market in Old Town, where you will find other local food and craft items available at more than 50 booths.
Where to find it:
Havelsk谩 MarketAddress: Havelsk谩 between Melantrichova Street and Uheln媒 trh
Operation Hours: Monday-Saturday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.;
Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
11. Hand Painted Silk Scarves
Alfons Mucha is a national icon in the Czech Republic, where he was born in 1860 and died in 1939, in the wake of the Nazi invasion. By then, he was one of the world始s best-known illustrators, launching a thousand imitators with his ornately detailed posters, lithographs and paintings, which came to embody the art nouveau style. Mucha始s masterpieces are on view throughout Prague 鈥� he designed one of the stained glass windows in St. Vitus Cathedral.
A representative collection of his works is on display at the Mucha Museum near Wenceslas Square, which has a gift shop with the artist始s most popular images emblazoned on everything, from t-shirts and mugs to cards, books, pins, tin boxes and jewelry. Many of the items are standard tourist fare, but there are a few standouts, including a handsome collection of hand-painted silk scarves decorated with motifs from Mucha始s paintings. They offer a fresh, stylish take on some familiar themes.
A representative collection of his works is on display at the Mucha Museum near Wenceslas Square, which has a gift shop with the artist始s most popular images emblazoned on everything, from t-shirts and mugs to cards, books, pins, tin boxes and jewelry. Many of the items are standard tourist fare, but there are a few standouts, including a handsome collection of hand-painted silk scarves decorated with motifs from Mucha始s paintings. They offer a fresh, stylish take on some familiar themes.
Where to find it:
Mucha MuseumAddress: Pansk谩 7
Operation Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
12. Czech Wooden Toys
Handmade wooden toys are a longtime tradition in the Czech Republic, particularly in Moravia, the eastern portion of the country. Today, they offer a reminder that sometimes simple is best; durable, colorful and perfect for imaginative play, these wooden artifacts usually outlast their modern plastic counterparts. Enduring classics and favorites include puzzles, pull toys on wheels, 鈥渨alking鈥� toys that roll or waddle down ramps, puppet theater sets and bright animal figures suspended on springs to brighten a baby始s crib or playpen.
For the best selection and prices, visit the lively Tradi膷n铆 膷esk茅 hra膷ky (Traditional Czech toys) shop in Old Town, where staff members are happy to accommodate English speakers. Along with a large assortment of toys for small children, there are swords, shields, riding horses and more advanced games for older kids. The shop also has a full line of toys featuring Krte膷ek, the 鈥渓ittle mole鈥� who is the country始s most popular children始s book and cartoon character.
For the best selection and prices, visit the lively Tradi膷n铆 膷esk茅 hra膷ky (Traditional Czech toys) shop in Old Town, where staff members are happy to accommodate English speakers. Along with a large assortment of toys for small children, there are swords, shields, riding horses and more advanced games for older kids. The shop also has a full line of toys featuring Krte膷ek, the 鈥渓ittle mole鈥� who is the country始s most popular children始s book and cartoon character.
Where to find it:
Tradi膷n铆 膷esk茅 hra膷ky (Traditional Czech toys)Address: T媒n 644/10, 110 00 Star茅 M臎sto, Czechia
Operation Hours: Monday-Sunday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
13. Bohemia Paper
This unobtrusive shop tucked in a corner of Kinsky Palace on the east side of Old Town Square is where Czech President V谩clav Klaus orders his personal stationery, invitations and greeting cards. When you walk in, you will immediately know why. Bohemia Paper embodies a long history of papermaking, engraving and bookbinding in the Czech Republic, revived in 1991 by master printer Jan Petr Obr. Drawing on an extensive library of historic engravings, antique maps, botanical drawings and art nouveau designs, Orb has produced a handsome line of stationery, announcement and greeting cards and other specialized paper products. Many of the cards are hand-colored, and the engraving, embossing and letterpress printing techniques are exquisite. You will find a richly detailed collection of cards, stationery and gift box sets on display. Or if you are feeling really extravagant, one of the accommodating staff will help you order personalized correspondence paper, business cards, invitations or announcements. Cards start at 50 korunas, paper sets at 395 korunas.
Where to find it:
Bohemia PaperAddress: Starom臎stsk茅 n谩m臎st铆 12
Operation Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.;
Saturday, Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
14. Czech Beer
The Czechs will tell you that their beer is the best in the world, and they ought to know. Per capita, the Czech Republic consumes more beer than any other country. After you taste a Pilsner Urquell or Kru拧ovice fresh from the tap in a pub, you will know why. Crisp and flavorful with a slightly bitter finish, Czech beer goes down easy and packs a kick. Because Czech beer shipped to other countries has to be pasteurized and pumped full of preservatives, it始s worth picking up some of the real thing to share with friends and relatives back home.
Pilsner Urquell, the world始s first pilsner beer, is top of the line; Gambrinus, made at the same brewery, is also good. The dark Kru拧ovice has a surprisingly light quality; Budvar is the original Budweiser; and Staropramen is the Czech Republic始s proud working-class brew. Small brewery labels, like Bernard and Lobkowicz, are also worth trying. Czech beer is rated by degrees 鈥� 10 degree, 11 degree, 12 degree 鈥� with the alcohol content increasing as the numbers rise. Most people can handle a 10 or 11 with no problem; 12 is for professional drinkers, and approach the occasional 13 at your own risk.
A good place to find a complete selection of Czech beer is the supermarket on the lower level of Tesco. Single bottles of beer start at 16 korunas; expect to pay 23 korunas or more for Pilsner Urquell.
Pilsner Urquell, the world始s first pilsner beer, is top of the line; Gambrinus, made at the same brewery, is also good. The dark Kru拧ovice has a surprisingly light quality; Budvar is the original Budweiser; and Staropramen is the Czech Republic始s proud working-class brew. Small brewery labels, like Bernard and Lobkowicz, are also worth trying. Czech beer is rated by degrees 鈥� 10 degree, 11 degree, 12 degree 鈥� with the alcohol content increasing as the numbers rise. Most people can handle a 10 or 11 with no problem; 12 is for professional drinkers, and approach the occasional 13 at your own risk.
A good place to find a complete selection of Czech beer is the supermarket on the lower level of Tesco. Single bottles of beer start at 16 korunas; expect to pay 23 korunas or more for Pilsner Urquell.
Where to find it:
TescoAddress: Narodn铆 26
Operation Hours: Monday-Saturday: 7 a.m. - 12 a.m.
15. Absinthe
Banned throughout much of the Western world for decades, absinthe never fell out of favor or legal production in the Czech Republic, where it has been manufactured and sold for almost 150 years. In fact, some reviewers date the modern revival of interest in absinthe to 1989, when the Velvet Revolution opened the country to Western tourists who were free to sample the spirit始s intoxicating effects. Long considered the preferred choice (and inspiration) of painters, writers and the artistic demimonde, absinthe is now commonly available in almost every liquor store, potraviny (grocery store) and supermarket in Prague, sprawled across the shelves in a dizzying array of varieties and colors. Generally speaking, the brighter the color, the lower the quality 鈥� you definitely don始t want anything that looks like red or green antifreeze. Top of the line, and the most expensive, is King of Spirits, made in Pr谩dlo, a small village in west Bohemia.
A good place to sample some of the better varieties is the Absintherie, where you will also find a vintage collection of bottled absinthe and, for the really daring, mixed drinks like an absinthe martini. Prices for a good bottle of absinthe range from 695 鈥� 1,495 korunas.
A good place to sample some of the better varieties is the Absintherie, where you will also find a vintage collection of bottled absinthe and, for the really daring, mixed drinks like an absinthe martini. Prices for a good bottle of absinthe range from 695 鈥� 1,495 korunas.
Where to find it:
AbsintherieAddress: Jilsk谩 7
Operation Hours: Monday - Thursday: 3 p.m. - 12 a.m.;
Friday, Saturday: 1 p.m. - 1 a.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Other Interesting Souvenirs from Czech Republic
If traveling to the Czech Republic is not on your immediate agenda, or you simply can't afford an extra space in your luggage, fortunately, these days, you can find a wide selection of authentic and truly interesting Czech souvenirs online. Presented here are some of the Czech products sought by foreign visitors, now available online for your convenience.
1. Garnet Jewelry - Artisan jewelry 鈥� rings, pendants, earrings and other unique pieces 鈥� adorned with top-quality garnets and made of Sterling silver, pure natural copper, gold, and other materials. Each piece is individually handcrafted. The choice of colors and design make them truly unique! Be ready to receive complements as you wear these. Great value for money!
2. Classical Music CDs - Prominent musical pieces by renowned Czech composers, such as Smetana, Dvor谩k and the likes, enjoying great popularity they deserve, replete with a great deal of feeling and creativity in every piece, whether quiet and meditative or powerful and imposing, making the listener feel the author's national pride manifested in music.
3. Czech Beer Cosmetics - Czech beer 鈥� one of, if not the, best in world 鈥� is ideal for internal consumption, but just as much for your scalp and body, if taken in the form of ingredient of the organic shampoos and shower gels that can make your hair stronger and naturally brighter (or darker, subject to your preference) and the skin silky and soft. Convenient for daily use, these products are also renowned for their delicious flavor. Quite a treat for your body and scalp!
4. Popular Czech Snacks - Original Czech-made crispy triangle- and other types of wafers filled with hazelnut and cocoa creams, with or without coating, complete with delicious cookies of cocoa flavor and others, are just some of the numerous snacks you can get from the Czech Republic. Ideal companionship for a nice cup of coffee or tea.
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