The best local handicrafts and artisanal items, from our online worldwide Authentic Shopping Guide.
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Porcelain
Imperial (Lomonosov) porcelain is elegant tableware made in St. Petersburg since 1744. Available at numerous retail outlets across the city. www.ipm.ru/enstart
Russian Lacquer Boxes
The Russian craft of lacquer miniature painting on papier-mâché boxes of all shapes and sizes has evolved to include scenes of St. Petersburg. Purchase at Lakir, 2 Muchnoy Pereulok.
Handmade Jewelry
Unique, handmade pieces by the best Russian jewelers are available at Yakhont Jewelers in the old Fabergé building, 24 Bolshaya Morskaya Street. Tel. +7-812-314-4235.
Hats and Furs
The three-store Natalia Kvasova chain (main shop at 51 Nevsky Prospekt) specializes in custom-made, designer winter wear.
