Helsinki - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
Not a cheap shopping post but some nice handicrafts, reindeer pelts, etc. - Dec 2022
There are no bargains to be had, but a few brands that Finns are very proud of and that would make for good (though pricey) souvenirs: Marimekko Iitala Arabia Artek - Oct 2021
Finnish handicrafts and design are world-renowned, with Iittala, Arabia, Pentik, Aarikka, and others represented on Finland's main shopping street. - Oct 2018
Lapland and Finnish skins, furs, bone carvings - Jul 2012
Nothing really. A reindeer pelt, a winter hat... - Jan 2011
Marimekko fashions and wooden mugs. - May 2010
Finnish handy crafts. - Apr 2009
Finns are not big into crafts, but Ittala glass is very pretty (and expensive). - Mar 2008
