Top Places to Discover Authentic Czech Products in Prague

One of the best side benefits of travel is taking home souvenirs that are locally made and emblematic of the country. If you’re going to Prague, you’ll find many examples of Czech-made products that are cool, not kitschy, and you might not be able to find anywhere else. Moreover, they are available at prices you won’t find elsewhere. Most of these items can be found in shops in Old Town Prague, making it a convenient location for travelers. Years later, when reminiscing about your trip, you’ll cherish those unique souvenirs from Prague and the Czech Republic.

Czech Puppets

Shop selling marionettes at Prague Lesser Town, Central Bohemia. Getty Images/Hans-Peter Merten

Czech puppets are incredible pieces of three-dimensional art that preserve the Czech puppet-making tradition. While Czech puppets can be expensive, they are wonderful heirloom pieces that can inspire conversation and creativity for generations.

Czech Art

Prague, Charles Bridge at twilight
Artist on the Charles Bridge at twilight. Getty Images/Gabor Geissler

If you’re seeking authentic Czech art, you won’t have to look far, regardless of your budget. Purchase a sketch or a painting from a vendor on Charles Bridge for affordable art that can brighten your home and continually remind you of Prague’s beauty. Additionally, visiting fine arts dealers can enhance your unique collection.

Manufaktura

Easter eggs in Manufaktura shop.
Easter eggs in Manufaktura shop. Getty Images/Lonely Planet

At Manufaktura, you can find traditional hand-made souvenirs and bath products, including textiles, wooden cooking tools, and Czech Easter eggs. With several locations around Prague, be sure to visit at least one outlet during your stay.

Botanicus

Soaps in Botanicus shop in Ungelt.
Soaps in Botanicus shop in Ungelt. Getty Images/Lonely Planet

Filled from wall to wall with Czech-made beauty products, Botanicus shops offer items made from natural ingredients, with various herbal, fruity, or floral fragrances and health-promoting benefits.

Halada Jewelry

Czech garnets set in gold
Czech garnets set in gold. Getty Images/Lonely Planet

Although not every piece of jewelry at Halada is made in-house, the store has its unique line. Czech jewelry is renowned worldwide, and you can take home a piece that can last a lifetime. Moreover, you can consult an assistant to help find or design a special piece that can only be acquired in Prague.

Bata Shoes

Bata tennis shoes
Trademark Bata tennis shoes. Getty Images AsiaPac/Matthew Sperzel

Bata Shoes was founded on innovation, with its first big hit coming in 1897 with a shoe made of leather and canvas, making it more affordable than all-leather options. By 1905, it had become the largest shoe manufacturer in Europe, and the 1930s marked its golden age, with its products sold globally. The first tennis shoe made by Bata in 1936 has become a company trademark.

Czech Glass

Bohemian glass and porcelain
Bohemian glass and porcelain on sale in western Bohemia, Czech Republic. Getty Images/Izzet Keribar

Czech glass is recognized globally for its unparalleled quality. The lead crystal and cut glass produced in the region are unmatched in weight, sparkle, and craftsmanship. You will also discover Czech glass in the distinctive colors of red, blue, green, and brown, often referred to as Bohemian glass in the United States.


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