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AMI Marionettes Shop

Nerudova 47 (along with shops at Jilská 7 and Jilská 22), Staré Město, Tel: +420 257 532 735, E-mail: ami@marionettes.cz, Web: www.marionettes.cz, Open daily: 10am-7pm, Metro: Malostranská
Along with Bohemian Crystal, Prague's marionettes are the most widely found souvenirs in Old Town gift shops. Made by Czech artists, these beautifully crafted puppets (if we're allowed to use that term) make an attractive gift for young and old alike, being available in either plaster or wooden forms. Prices start at around 40 EUR, going all the way up to more than 600 EUR for one-off creations.

Botanicus

Týn 3 (Týnskýn dvůr - Ungelt), Praha 1, Staré Město, Tel: +420 234 767 446, E-mail: praha.ungelt@botanicus.cz, Website: www.botanicus.cz, Open: Mon-Sun 10am-6.30pm, Metro: Náměsti Republiky
A pleasant shop, located in the centre of the Old Town, which stocks all manner of naturally scented soaps, creams, essential oils, candles, and shampoo, along with herbal teas, flavored vinegars and cooking oils made from organic ingredients. Founded by a British botanist and Czech husband/wife team, Botanicus is a business that derives all of its products from an organic garden complex (located to the northeast of Prague). And, such has been their success that, since 1996, over ten shops have opened in and around Prague, along with those in overseas territories such as Germany and Japan. Well-worth a look!

Cat's Gallery

Týnská 9, Praha 1, Staré Město, Website: www.catsgallery.com, E-mail: catsgallery@seznam.cz, Metro: Náměsti Republiky
Chock-fill of all things feline, this downtown gallery is a haven for those who adore cats and kittens. Comprising of artistic objects such as pottery, paintings and statues, along with enamel objects, cups, textiles and magnets, cat lovers are almost sure to find something of interest here.

Czech Tradition

Melantrichova 17, Praha 1, Staré Město, Tel: +420 221 632 480, E-mail: info@cnp.cz, Website: www.czech-tradition.cz, Metro: Národní třída
Comprising of eight branches around Prague - including a small outlet at the airport - Czech Tradition's largest store is found at Melantrichova 17. Located in a building dating from the early 17th century, it stocks a wide-range of traditional craft products, including wooden toys, ceramics, nativity scenes, forged glass, handmade paper and stained glass, while the company also has its own line of natural cosmetics with soaps, body butter, bath foams and shower gels.

Glass Flowers

Na Perštýně 13, Praha 1, Staré Město, Tel: +420 777 854 586, Website: www.glass-flowers.cz, E-mail: info@glass-flowers.cz, Metro: Národní třída
Specialising in decorative glassware, this hugely likeable shop contains a wide-range of ornamental flowers, decorative bottles and cutesy animal figurines, including cartoon style cats, dogs, monkeys, horses and dolphins. Surprisingly affordable given its downtown location, Glass Flowers' unique range also breaks the monotony (and monopoly) of the identikit Bohemian crystal shops found in many parts of the Old Town. Excellent!

Star Beads

Pasáž Palác Metro, Národní, Praha 1, Staré Město, Tel: +420 271 743 391, Website: www.starbeads.cz, E-mail: info@starbeads.cz, Open: Mon-Fri 10.30am-7pm, Sat midday-6pm, Closed Sunday, Metro: Národní třída,
In business since 2001, Star Beads offers an excellent range for beading enthusiasts including an assortment of Swarovski and Czech crystal products, new moon and lamp beads, plus tools, wire/thread and kits to get you started.