Shopping
Antikvarijat Ex-Libris Second - hand bookshop in a courtyard just off the Riva, offering an absorbing jumble of oddities, including a handful of English - language choices.QD‑2, Riva Boduli 3B, tel. (+385-51) 31 22 21, www.knjiga.hr. Open 09:0020:00; Sat 09:00-14:00; closed Sun. A Atelier Madeliefie Art by Antea Delpin If you want to buy a unique piece of jewlery, then visiting Atelier Madeliefie is a must. Paintings, T-shirts and unique mosaic jewelry made from hand picked driftwood from the island of Pag adorn its windows. When you buy a craft product, you are buying more than an object, you are investing in something that was made with the heart, a part of the craftsman‘s soul. In this case, it is Antea Delpin’s, the soul of a young artist from the island of Pag whose creativity has shaped this lovely jewelry.QSokol Kula 4b, tel. (+385-) 091 558 34 68. BuRa Design Store For the cutting edge of Croatian couture this is arguably one of the best addresses in the country, with racks of unique and edgy clothing reinforced by a fascinating selection of jewelry and accessories. Standouts include brooches by Eva Lumezi, luminous glass jewelry by Vitrum in Fabula, and the enigmatic, alluring, matt-black bags and necklaces made from recycled rubber by the Zagreb-based design team Gooma. Bura means “storm” in Croatian and anyone interested in contemporary style will be blown away by this stuff. QE‑2, Matije Gupca 13b, tel. (+385-51) 56 49 40. Open 09:00-19:00; Sat 09:00-13:00; closed Sun. AJ Croatia in a Box A souvenir shop with a difference, Croatia in a Box started out with the idea of producing really beautiful gift boxes - decorated with Croatian motifs such as Glagolitic letters, embroidery symbols, gingerbread hearts – and providing the items to fill them with. Lining the shelves is a carefully curated selection of Croatian-designed jewelry, interiordesign items, accessories (check out the bags and purses by Mura Pehnec) and boutique rakijas and wines. You can of course buy individual items without bothering with the box, but the fact that the packaging is part of the concept certainly makes present-buying a lot more fun.QGrivica 6a, tel. (+385-) 099 344 54 45, www.croatiainabox.com/ hr. Open 09:00-20:00; Sat 10:00-14:00; closed Sun. AJ 22 Rijeka In Your Pocket
Laval Beautiful antique furniture, art, ceramics and glassware. QE‑3, Ivana Zajca 10a, tel. (+385-51) 21 11 33, www.laval. hr. Open 09:30-17:00; Sat 09:00-13:00; closed Sun. A Mala galerija In the heart of Rijeka’s Old Town, in a 19th century building, is the little gallery of the famous arts family Bruketa. It has been open for more then 40 years, and was the first private tourist gallery in the former Yugoslavia. It has contributed greatly to Rijeka’s identity by offering their original souvenirs - the famous Morcić or Moretto - as well as decorative pottery, paintings, jewellery, lamps and sculptures. It is listed in all the tourist guides as “not to be missed”. The place to come and buy unique and original gifts.QE‑2, Užarska 25, tel. (+385-51) 33 54 03, www.mala-galerija.hr. Open 08:30-19:30; Sat 09:00-14:00; closed Sun. A Mari Cro design studio If shopping is your forte then experience a store that is intended for those who look for something different and unique. Here they sell only Croatian designed clothes, shoes and accessories, and it’s a great way to support the local industry. You’re sure to find something chic and stylish as you can choose from over 15 Croatian designers.QD‑2, Šime Ljubića 12, tel. (+385-51) 32 40 02. Open 09:00-20:00; Sat 09:00-13:30; closed Sun. A Poneštrica The name of the store is a local word for a small window and in it you will find works by artisans and artists mainly from Rijeka and its surrounding areas. Ceramics, painting, handicrafts and designer jewelry are on offer and you will surely be able to choose the right gift for everyone in here. In addition, this is a wonderful venue for readers’ meetings and various creative workshops. QD‑2, Trg 128.Brigade Hrvatske vojske 3A, tel. (+385-) 098 48 23 74, www. ponestrica.hr/. Open 09:30-17:00; closed Sat, Sun. Šta da? The name of this funky little shop that sells original and unique souvenirs comes from the famous Rijeka catchphrase Šta da? which basically means ‘Really?’ Many of the items carry the expression, thus giving it a whole new meaning.QE‑2, Užarska 14, tel. (+385-51) 58 78 97. Open 09:00-20:00; Sat 09:0013:00; closed Sun. A rijeka.inyourpocket.com
