We reveal Prague's stand out stores from the best Czech crystal to affordable garnet jewellery and contemporary homewares.

 

 

 
 

Sejto

Sejto, which sells hand-blocked textiles, is the kind of shop you walk into and want to buy everything in sight. Some of our favourite products are classic hemstitched linen napkins and placemats, and delicate dragonfly print table runners in that have an Anthropologie/Liberty look. Shirts, skirts, pillows, and bed linens are all available, and materials used are mostly cotton and linen. Many of the designs are drawn from antique Bohemian designs. Inexpensive.

Sejto
Dlouha 24
Prague 1
Phone: +420 222320370

www.sejto.cz

Cescky Granat

Although every third shop in Prague seems to sell garnet jewellery, this one is our favourite. The Dlouha location of Czesky Granat has great service and you'll be able to do your shopping in a quiet, civilised setting away from the crowds near Old Town Square. One side of the shop sells gold and garnet jewellery while the others sells more affordable gold plated silver. Best bets are earrings and pendants, and the gold plated jewellery is very affordable.

Cesky Granat
Dlouha 28
Prague 1
Phone: +420 222 315612

www.granat-cz.com

Boheme

Opened in 2002, this contemporary Czech shop specializes in knitwear and leather. The look is upscale casual (think J. Crew or Principles). Some of the standout pieces include a white crocheted shawl, buttery soft leather three-quarter coats, as well as basic t-shirts. Hand crocheted scarves, hats and belts are also available.

Boheme
Dušní 8,
Prague 1
Nové Město
Phone: +420 224 813 840

www.boheme.cz

Tatiana

Tatiana is one of the best contemporary Czech boutiques in the city. The line was founded in 1995 by Taťána Kováříková and Lucie Blažková, and the shop carries everything from classic suits to richly embroidered coats and cocktail dresses. The overall look is modern with a twist.

Tatiana
Dušní 1
Prague 1
Phone +420 224 813 723

www.tatiana.cz

Kali

Located just two doors down from La Provence, the best brasserie in town, Kali is a little gem of a boutique. Owner Grainne Lucey-Tomiczek was inspired to open a shop that reminded her of the little boutiques in London's Notting Hill. The shop has a very girlie feel, with a huge crystal chandelier and a white divan. Designers include Diane Von Furstenberg, FrostFrench, Paul and Joe, and Stella McCartney.

Kali
Štupartská 9,
Prague 1
Phone: +420 222 312 670

www.kaliboutique.cz

Dr Stuart's Botanicus

This old-fashioned apothecary shop is a favourite among ex-pats in Prague, and is ideal for picking up gifts (for yourself or others). Think of it as the Czech version of C. O Bigelow in NYC. All of the products are based on plants and herbs grown on a Czech farm, and everything from creams, candles, soaps, shampoo and conserves is for sale here. The old-fashioned packaging, with dark bottles and wax seals, is also a hit. There are several locations around the city as well as one at the airport for last minute shopping.

Michalská 4
Prague 1
Phone: +420 224-212-977

www.botanicus.cz

Moser

Hands down, Moser's is the most exclusive place in Prague to buy crystal. The showroom itself is worth a visit, with its wood panelled walls, coffered ceilings, antique leather chairs and crystal chandeliers. The Moser family has been making crystal since 1857 and is a favourite among royal families, including the royals of Spain, Britain, Denmark and Thailand. Prices are astronomical but its worth a visit just to window shop.

www.moser-glass.com

Material

It seems that every third shop in Prague sells crystal chandeliers, but Material is our favourite. Located just underneath the Charles Bridge, Material stocks a well-edited selection of crystal chandeliers and glassware that have a contemporary look. The shop itself looks contemporary, with sage green walls and scrubbed pine floors. Some standouts include crystal and chandeliers with glass tubing (if you like Dale Chihuly, you'll like this) as well as understated stemware and hand-blown striped plates.

Material
U Luzickeho seminare 7
Prague 1
Phone: +420 257 533663

www.i-material.com

Manufaktura

This store is a one stop shopping solution for all of the gifts you need to bring back home. The concept of the store is that everything is inspired by nature, whether its wood, stone, essential oils or beeswax. Some of the best gift items to be snapped up include Christmas ornaments, hand painted eggs on a ribbon; and traditional wooden toys. Manufaktura's new line of cosmetics has a sleek look, and scents include bergamot with thyme, pear with honey, peach with almonds, and cedar with ginger. There are several locations around the city as well as the airport. 

Manufaktura
Melantrichova 17
Prague 1
Phone: +420 221 632 480

www.manufaktura.biz

Loutky Marionettes

Puppets are one of the most popular- and ubiquitous- presents to be found in the city. One of the best is the simply named Marionettes, which is on the road leading up to Prague Castle. Every type of puppet imaginable is for sale here, from tiny figures of musicians, ghouls and Harry Potter to a huge puppet of a scuba diver.

www.marionettes.cz

 

 

 

Art Decoratif

Fans of art nouveau design- especially Mucha designs- will love Art Decoratif. The store sells mainly reproductions of art nouveau items as well as some vintage jewellery.

Melantrichova 5
Prague 1
Phone: +420 224 222 283