Nazareth
The other-worldly aroma inside this spice emporium, run by the same family for four generations, has to be inhaled to be believed. Shelves, sacks, bins…
Must-see shopping in Israel & the Palestinian Territories
East Jerusalem
The only English-language bookstore in East Jerusalem, the Educational Bookshop attracts journalists, aid workers, activists and intellectuals. There's a…
Nahalat Binyamin Crafts Market
Tel Aviv
Open on Tuesdays and Fridays, this is the city's premier arts and crafts market. Expect a plethora of stalls selling paintings, ornaments and other…
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Jerusalem
Browse through dramatic historic B&W photos of the Old City and other sights in Jerusalem from before 1967, shot by well-known Armenian photographer Elia…
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Tel Aviv
The city's most refined market, swanky Sarona includes two main areas – an outdoor shopping mall and an indoor food market. The outdoor area has offices,…
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Tel Aviv
This lively, open-air jewellery atelier specialises in create-your-own pieces – most of which are crafted on the spot – plus ready-to-wear selections. The…
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Jerusalem
Grinding sesame into paste since 1947, this irresistible stall is hard to miss thanks to its crown-shaped sign, huge wheels of halva and attendant…
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Jerusalem
Several generations of the Kouz family have sold high-quality Armenian-style ceramics out of this shopfront. And this will be the last. No offspring will…
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Jerusalem
One of the city's oldest streets, this cobblestone alleyway is lined with small artists' galleries and workshops producing jewellery, paintings, Judaica,…
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East Jerusalem
The longest-established Armenian-style ceramics studio in Jerusalem, this family business is run by Neshan Balian, grandson of a master potter from Turkey…
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Jerusalem
Sleek, minimalist designs characterise the metalwork of versatile artist Yaakov Greenvurcel. His gleaming challah trays and dreidels are among the Judaica…
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Jerusalem
After you stroll through New Gate into Jerusalem's Old City, it's hard to resist taking a peek inside the colourful ceramics workshop of Armenian brothers…
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Haifa
Amble past leather bags and picture frames, rifle through boxes of weathered postcards and sort treasure from trash at this flea market, 700m southeast of…
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem is full of delicious cheese, but Basher Fromagerie isn’t worried about its competitors because… well, it’s Basher. Beloved by Jerusalem…
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East Jerusalem
This non-profit outfit empowers Palestinian artisans by promoting and selling traditional handicrafts, including embroidery, basketry, weaving, carving…
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Tel Aviv
This curated Israeli design shop is a visual break from the eclectic clutter of household objects that characterises Jaffa’s flea market. Specialised…
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Tel Aviv
Bookshops don't get much cuter than this. Sipur Pashut (meaning 'simple story') is a tiny shop filled from floor to ceiling with quality Hebrew and…
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Jerusalem
Personalised perfumes are't just for celebrities. After a thorough survey of your likes and dislikes as well as a short life history, Perfuniq's French…
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Tel Aviv
A cooperative of 15 ceramic artists, Chomer Tov (meaning 'good material') is both a small gallery and a shop. A dynamic space, it features both functional…
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Jerusalem
Yerevan-born Arman Darian might be the best-known ceramicist in Israel, having installed his designs in many public buildings. Skilfully decorated ceramic…
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Jerusalem
Drawing inspiration from European and Middle Eastern design, Morocco-born artist Danny Azoulay creates ketubahs (Jewish wedding contracts) with lacy paper…
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Jerusalem
Situated in a lovely old house near the Hurva Synagogue, this upmarket shop sells jewellery made with gold, diamonds and fragments of Jerusalem stone…
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Tel Aviv
This art and design shop features a cleanly curated selection of modern wares, from prints and knick-knacks to jewellery and furniture – all crafted by…
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Jerusalem
Traditional Jewish ritual items are given a fresh, contemporary overhaul at Benny Heifetz' studio, where he crafts silver Torah pointers, jaggedly…
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Jerusalem
An astonishing range of kippot (yarmulkes or skullcaps) bulge from the entryway to this hole-in-the-wall shop on pedestrianised Ben Yehuda St. There are…
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Jerusalem
Operated by the Arab Orthodox Society, this craft shop sells embroidered clothing, bags, purses and pillows made by West Bank women working to preserve…
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Tel Aviv
Delicious farmers market set in a restored hangar on the Old Port of Tel Aviv; it sometimes spills out into stands at the entrance. Like all popular…
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Tel Aviv
Contour was founded by two award-winning Israeli designers, Lior Shulak-Hai and Galit Barak, in 2015. Located near Nahalat Binyamin Crafts Market, Contour…
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Nazareth
The shop above Nazareth’s sensational Roman-era ancient bathhouse sells creative modern jewellery and gorgeous Palestinian embroidery, made from old…
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Jerusalem
This chain bookshop with several branches around town, including this one in Jaffa Rd and another in the German Colony. It has a good range of English…
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Jerusalem
The Old City's largest Jewish bookstore, plus Judaica and souvenirs, located across from the massive Wohl Torah Centre and just below Hurva Square.
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Jerusalem
Choose from every size, colour and style of shisha and a selection of tobacco flavours. It doubles as a popular bar for yeshiva students at night.
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Jerusalem
New-school millinery selling Panamas, trilbys, fedoras, pork pies, safaris and everything in between (except baseball caps) for men and women.
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Jerusalem
Low-pressure shopping experience for olive-wood religious souvenirs, including crosses, manger scenes, plus Judaica and jewellery.
Tel Aviv
This design store sells architecture-related books and city plans, including a 1:6000 preservation map and guide to Tel Aviv-Jaffa. It has two Bauhaus…
Tel Aviv
In a central location just north of Rabin Sq, this small mall has some international brand-name boutiques and an organic market. On Fridays it has cooked…
Tel Aviv
Jeweller Orit Ivshin makes delicate handmade pieces in 18-carat gold at her Neve Tzedek atelier, many of which she encrusts with diamonds. Gorgeous.
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Tel Aviv
Israel’s first mall, the Dizengoff Centre is filled with cafes, fast-food joints and major retail chains like Zara, Mango and Adidas. The most walkable…
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Jerusalem
Dedicated antiques-lovers are often disappointed by their rummaging in the Old City until they reach Alan Baidun's store. All antiques – from Egyptian…
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Tel Aviv
Planters filled with jasmine adorn the front of this chic perfumerie, which has the ambience of an old-fashioned apothecary. Bottles of perfume, room…
