Black Cat Souvenir Shop, Riga

Black Cat Souvenir Shop, Riga

What to buy here: Latvian Handicrafts.

Handcrafted table accessories, wicker baskets, leather wallets, notebooks and photo albums; these are among the first and most memorable things you notice when arriving in Riga. Beautiful and unique, valued for a wonderful combination of low prices and high quality, these small cultural treasures are greatly appreciated by both tourists and locals. They are also still used at weddings, parties and other celebrations and often have a story that comes along with the item.

Prices vary from $3 - $12 for an woven object, wooden toys and cups, to $60 and up for woven clothes, ceramic objects and many other distinct creations. There are also objects exclusively made, for which artists name their own prices.

Among shops, you can find handicrafts at the Black Cat Souvenir Shop. It sells a wide range of handmade creations from wood, linen, glass and ceramics. It also can be easily found, just look for the huge statue of a black cat!
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Sight Name: Black Cat Souvenir Shop
Sight Location: Riga, Latvia (See walking tours in Riga)
Sight Type: Shopping

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