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The owner of this fascinating shop, Kyriaki, is an artist - and it shows in the quirky and
quality crafts, textiles and artwork on sale here, including handmade children's clothes
and toys, jewellery, artwork, bags, fashion and fanciful ornaments and decor items.
Cyprus Handicrafts Centre
CRAFTS
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MAP
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; Leoforos Athalassis 186, Old City;
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7.30am-2.30pm Mon-Wed & Fri, 7.30am-2.30pm &
3-6pm Thu)
Get your Cypriot lace and embroidery here at decent prices, as well as leatherwear, mosa-
ics, ceramics and pottery. Even better, watch these products being made in various work-
shops at this government-sponsored foundation committed to preserving Cypriot handi-
crafts.
Astor
SHOES
Locally produced handmade sandals and boots with simple designs and quality leather are
the standout here with prices starting from just €25. The bags are imported from Greece.
Antiques
ANTIQUES
10am-2pm Wed & Sat)
These two very dusty and intriguing antique shops are located on opposite sides of the
street. You may have to ring the owner to come down for you to browse, but you'll find
lots of great stuff, from retro bits and pieces to attractive ceramics, paintings and orna-
ments.
Utopia
FOOD & DRINK
(
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;
www.utopia-cy.com
; Areos 48;
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9am-7pm Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, 9am-2pm Wed & Sat)
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The owner is an organic farmer, so this is the place to come for the ecological self-caterer.
It also serves lunches on Friday, as well as tea and drinks the rest of the week.
Yatanou
CRAFTS
One of the more colourful shop windows you'll find anywhere, selling handmade kids'
toys and decorations, including mobiles, knitted dolls, jazzy cushions and similar.
Messa
BAKLAVA
