DenmarkCopenhagen
Royal porcelain from Denmark: how Royal Copenhagen is made
More than a souvenir: tableware destined to become a family heirloom and to be passed down through generations.
SpainMadrid
La Portegna in Madrid: leather bags that call you to the road
How a lion skin given by Hemingway to the founder's grandfather started a Spanish leather brand of exceptional quality
SpainMadrid
Spanish Fashion Brands Beyond Zara: 10 Local Labels
Ten Spanish fashion brands with their own production — from dresses made in runs of just 50 pieces to guestwear, a uniquely Spanish fashion category rarely found abroad. Includes cities, price ranges, and flagship stores.
SpainSantiago de Compostela
Merlín e Familia: a magical little shop in Santiago de Compostela
Handmade ceramics, designer tableware and art prints you won't find anywhere else.
SpainMadrid
The Real Spanish Jewelry Scene - A Guide to Independent and Designer Brands
20 designer jewelry brands across Spain: from Madrid to Formentera, from traditional to cutting-edge
SpainA Coruna
Ardentia Silver Jewellery from Galicia: Love at First Sight
Galician jewellery workshop with 35 years of history: handmade silver collections in Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña and Vigo
SpainSantiago de Compostela
Rewarding Yourself at the End of the Camino de Santiago: Three Jewellery Brands
Silver jewelry with jet stone and enamel in Santiago de Compostela: Camino souvenirs that will stay with you longer than your blisters.
EcuadorQuito
Olga Fisch Folklore: a treasury of Ecuadorian crafts and traditional design
The story of how a Hungarian artist opened Ecuador's eyes to its own heritage — and built one of Quito's most iconic landmarks.
ColombiaMedellin
Primavera: Colombian clothing, accessories and jewellery in Medellín
More than a hundred Colombian brands under one roof - and a coffee shop for those who came for the company.
EcuadorQuito
Quito's Hidden Treasures: What's Actually Worth Bringing Back from Ecuador
Souvenir stalls, fridge magnets and plastic indigenous masks — Quito has all of that, just like any other capital city.
SpainBilbao
3 Local Design Shops in Bilbao's Old Town: Jewelry, Ceramics & Prints
A walking guide to three local design shops in Bilbao's Old Town. Basque symbols, handmade jewelry, ceramics, and colorful prints—all within a 300-meter radius
MexicoMexico
Colour, Skulls and Handcraft: How Mexican Design Works
Mexican design is instantly recognisable, but recognition doesn't always come with understanding.
MexicoTulum
Tulumismo: lifestyle, fashion and brands in Tulum
Tulumismo in Tulum: lifestyle, fashion, local clothing brands, accessories, boutiques and slow fashion in Mexico.
SerbiaBelgrade
Belgrade Design Hub: the key spot for independent Serbian design
Discover Belgrade Design Hub on Gračanicka 9: a community of Serbian designers with clothing, footwear, accessories, hats and jewelry in one space.
ItalyVenice
Genninger Studio: how unique Murano glass jewelry is made
An inside look at how Leslie Ann Genninger creates Murano glass jewelry in her Genninger Studio in Venice, Italy.
PortugalLisbon
Two faces of Portuguese ceramics: Bordallo Pinheiro and Vista Alegre
Two brands found in almost every Portuguese home. A short guide to their history, style and must-visit spots.
SpainMadrid
Timeless Madrid: 3 Artisan Shops Where Classic Style Lives On
If you love authentic pieces with character — the kind that never go out of style and stay with you for years — here’s a little route we made just for you. Three stops. All within walking distance. And all with that unmistakable Madrid charm.
PortugalLisbon
Portuguese Filigree: The Story Behind the Craft & 2 Shops in Lisbon and Porto
The story of Portuguese filigree and two places to experience it today — Joalharia do Carmo in Lisbon and House of Filigree in Porto.
