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Unique gifts and souvenirs from Slovenia

Would you like to take home a piece of Slovenia? Choose original Slovenian souvenirs and products that are the fruit of Slovenian creativity.

Take a piece of Slovenia with you

Smitten by Slovenia? Why not take a piece of this green land with you in the form of typical Slovenian products and souvenirs available at various locations: tourist information centres, museum shops and local marketplaces. Slovenian products might give you some ideas for gifts for your loved ones. It is certainly worthwhile shopping for Slovenian culinary delights, wine, wooden handicraft products and prominent local brands.

Buy from craftspeople

Slovenia maintains its many traditions. In numerous shops, fairs, craft festivals and most of all in master craftsmen workshops you will find unique handmade souvenirs inspired by tradition. Some of them carry the distinctive mark Art&Craft Slovenija. Have a look at the pottery and ceramic products, the charming and protected bobbin lace from Idrija, knitted and felted products, stone craft, forged ironwork and other products by Slovenian designers.  

Unique, traditional, Slovenian

Browse some of the Slovenian online stores, where you can find unique traditional and modern products made by Slovenian artisans. You might find just the right “piece” of Slovenia to brighten your home or delight your friends and family.

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A few hints about where to do your shopping

Slovenian products and souvenirs can be found at any point of your trip through Slovenia – shops, tourist information centres or local fairs. Here are a few hints about where to do your shopping:

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Where to get holiday gifts?

With unique products from Slovenia, you can also surprise your loved ones on various occasions. Holiday stalls with local products and produce usually pop up in Slovenian cities at the end of the year, so you can spice up your stroll through the decorated streets by visiting boutique shops in city centres.

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Enjoy eating Slovenian-style in your own home, too

Once you taste Slovenian cuisine, you will only want more. If you are not travelling by air and if this is not prevented by regulations for travel across national borders, stock up on local delicacies with local and national certificates or even European protection labels.

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Bring the best flavours from Slovenia to your home

Create delicious dishes that will remind you of Slovenia in your own kitchen. Use top-quality ingredients produced with love and responsibility that will enrich your culinary masterpieces. Choose gourmet products to pamper your taste buds, authentic home-made delicacies to create a sense of homeliness, and add a glass of top-quality wine to complete a delicious lunch or dinner.

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So, what products to choose?

This is, of course, a matter for your own tastes and wishes, but we can give you a hint of what best reflects the Slovenian tradition and character.

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Take something wooden with you

Take something wooden with you

In one of the most forested European countries, wood is an important element in all aspects of life. Practical items for the home, jewellery and even fashion accessories such as glasses, ties and bow ties are made of wood. Ribnica is the cradle of wooden...

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Masterfully interwoven threads

Masterfully interwoven threads

Bobbin lace is a nice gift or souvenir, especially for ladies. The art of making bobbin lace has made it onto UNESCO's intangible heritage list. Although you will come across it in different parts of Slovenia, Idrija is the cradle of the Slovenian lace...

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Perfect gift for lovers

Perfect gift for lovers

Sweeten up your love with honey surprises. You can express your affection for a loved one with licitar hearts or Dražgoš and Loka breads - heart-shaped honey cakes with artful decorations.

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Chocolate with a Slovenian flavour

Chocolate with a Slovenian flavour

In Slovenia you will find many boutique chocolate shops that offer a wide range of chocolate flavours. You will encounter very unusual flavours in some places. In many shops, they combine chocolate with original local flavours, and although some combinations...

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Salt for happiness and well-being

Salt for happiness and well-being

The centuries-old tradition of manual salt production in the Piran Salt Pans brings the best salt and other salt products that pamper your taste buds and your body. According to popular belief, salt chases bad energy away and brings happiness.

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Gifts from contemporary Slovenian designers

Fashion designers from Slovenia have long conquered the world and the major fashion houses. Look for clothes, leather products and fashion accessories in boutiques featuring products by Slovenian artist. Don't forget Slovenian designer products that will brighten up your home. Here are just a few hints on where to find them.

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Zlato runo

When you feel like gifting or wearing special unique jewellery, stop by the Zlato Runo boutique shop, where you’re sure to find something original.

Barbarian fashion

Unique fashion for women and men and for every occasion can be found in this boutique shop in the centre of Maribor.

Pentlja Concept Store

In Pentlja, in the very centre of Ljubljana, you will find products by Slovenian designers of clothing, fashion accessories and jewellery.

Gud shop

From a notebook to a designer handbag – everything you need for home, office and for yourself. Goods hand-made by Slovenian artists, plus renowned foreign brands.

Almira Sadar

This boutique shop of the Slovenian fashion designer Almira Sadar in the centre of Ljubljana offers women's clothing that expresses individuality and emphasises personal style.

DH Fashion studio

Unique clothing and jewellery from the DH Fashion boutique shop of Maribor attract attention. Be bold and choose your favourite piece.

Oskar Kogoj

Oskar Kogoj is certainly one of the most famous design names. In addition to works of art, also coming out of his studio are beautiful pieces of jewellery and practical items for the home.

Marjeta Grošelj handbags

If you need a beautiful designer handbag, you should definitely visit Marjeta Grošelj's boutique in Ljubljana. Many years of work and numerous awards at home and abroad are a guarantee that your purchase will be worthwhile.

Akultura

Minimalism and elegance is what distinguishes the designer clothes by renowned fashion designer Alenka Globočnik Fabjan.

Zlatarna Celje

With goldsmithing having a long tradition in Celje, this well-established jewellery brand known all over the world is built on a solid foundation.

Zoofa

This boutique store in the centre of Ljubljana is stocked with fashionable clothes and accessories by Slovenian artists.

Draž

Top-notch knits that each tell their own story. It’s just like wearing a work of art.

Cliché

The Slovenian fashion brand Cliché is distinguished by designer clothing made from the highest quality materials by the designer Jelena Leskovar.

Porcelain Catbriyur

Porcelain products always make a welcome gift, especially if they are originally designed. You will find such products in the Porcelain Catbriyur boutique shop near the Ljubljana Town Hall.

For all who love art

The picturesque Slovenian landscape and people have also inspired artists over the centuries. If you are an art lover, step inside Slovenian commercial galleries and you may just find works of art by Slovenian artists that will make a great addition to your home or office.

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