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For the slightly funkier and artier stores and galleries, head to Södermalm. And for
souvenirs and postcards, Gamla Stan has the most stores per square inch, but pedestrian
thoroughfare Drottninggatan offers supercheap Viking hats and Absolut Swede T-shirts in
mass quantities.
Buskers, Drottninggatan This lively pedestrian thoroughfare offers many shopping opportunities.
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Svenskt Tenn
ARTS, HOMEWARES
(
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
;
www.svenskttenn.se
; Nybrogatan 15;
10am-6.30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm
Sat, noon-4pm Sun)
As much a museum of design as an actual shop, this iconic store is home to the signature
fabrics and furniture of Josef Frank and his contemporaries. Browsing here is a great way
to get a quick handle on what people mean by 'classic Swedish design' - and it's owned by
a foundation that contributes heavily to arts funding.
Svensk Slöjd
ARTS, HANDICRAFTS
If you like the traditional Swedish wooden horses but want one that looks a little unique
(or maybe you'd prefer a traditional wooden chicken instead?), check out this shop. It's
crammed with quirky hand-carved knick-knacks as well as luxurious woven textiles, hand-
made candles, ironwork, knitted clothing and other high-quality gifts.
