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5. KORI
Bringing a new quality to the words souvenir shop, Kori stocks an eclectic mix of ac-
cessories and ornaments by some of Greece's brightest and best young artists, as well
as replicas of museum pieces and traditional pottery, icons and statuettes.
Mitro-
poleos 13 & Voulis
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6. KARAVAN
A tiny treasure trove of all that is sinful but irresistibly sweet, Karavan sells quite
simply the best baklava and kataifi in town.
Voukourestiou 11 • 210 364 1540
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7. ZOUMBOULAKIS GALLERY
An Athenian institution, this shop showcases the works of both up-and-coming
and well established Greek artists. Signed and numbered silkscreens are reasonably
priced.
Kriezotou 6 • 210 364 0264
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8. ELENA VOTSI
With three years of work for Gucci under her belt, Elena Votsi is now making inter-
national waves with her own distinctive pieces. Her items are available in London,
Paris and New York, but the full range can be viewed at her boutique in Athens. Votsi
works mainly with gold, lapis lazuli, coral, amethyst and aquamarine, and her trade-
marks are thickset, rough-cut necklaces and knuckle-duster rings.
Xanthou 7
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9. LENA KATSANIDOU - CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES
Greece is famous for its leather goods, and no one designs them better than talented
Lena Katsanidou. Her sought-after heavy hide belts, breathtaking (literally) corsets
and directional bags all from the softest, quality skins are available from the design-
er's funky Kolonaki boutique, along with her signature one-shoulder satin tops, in-
spirational jewellery and a whole host of one-off high-fashion garments.
Loukian-
ou 21
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