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ARTERijA Style, appeal, and much to reveal! Arterija is a fashion design store that has become one of the cult-like boutiques when it comes to clothing, jewellery and accessories in Split. Owner Gorana Gulišija updates her collection regularly and she also promotes the works of some of Croatia’s best designers. Modern yet avant-garde, pop in for a visit as you just might find a surprise or two. Fashion with passion!QJ‑2, Majstora Jurija 17, tel. (+385‑) 091 547 71 41. Open 10:00‑21:00.

ATELiER PERAjiCA This fantastic little atelier is a wonderful place to get lost in your thoughts or to pick up something unique as a gift. Right on the Peristyle in Split’s ancient core, three generations of photographers have kept their family studio here, amassing an unparalleled photo-documentary of Split nostalgic and modern. The current owner Ana has some unusual creations including photos printed on canvas and fringed with handmade lace: voilà! Drinks mats! A functional keepsake that’s cool. There’s also a wonderful collection of photos of all sizes of Croatian artisan lace, including the UNESCO-listed agave lace made by nuns on Hvar island, and another featuring treasures from the deep such as sponges, seahorses and coral.QJ‑2, Peristil bb, tel. (+385‑21) 34 46 46, www.atelierperajica.com. Open

Sat 09:00‑12:00; closed Sun. 09:00 ‑ 15:00 and 17:00 ‑ 20:00. A 42 Summer 2021 bREAk TiME - nAuTiCAL bRACELETS For an exceptional souvenir from Split you have to visit this jewellery shop of a different kind. Both Mirela and Ionut have come from abroad and followed their dream in creating handcrafted super cool necklaces, bracelets, key rings and other bibs and bobs that feature nautical icons such as mini anchors and compasses, all of which are waterproof. You’ve got to see to believe these great accessories! QI‑2, Trogirska 8, tel. (+385‑) 097 681 39 77, www.nautical‑bracelets. com. Open 09:00‑23:00.

CROATA Croatia, home to the cravat, and home too to Croata, a store in which you will find a rich array of ties, scarves, and more, all made from the finest of silks. Croata boasts several entirely unique designs so gifts from here can be that much more special. Croata’s shops in Dubrovnik and Split also contain a Shop Museum, a display intended to showcase local heritage. Also at Mihovilova širina 7 (Voćni trg). QI‑2, Krešimirova 11 (Peristil), tel. (+385‑21) 58 25 28, www.croata.hr. Open 08:00‑20:00. A EnOTEkA TERRA A little piece of the Mediterranean with quality international and Croatian wines such as Pošip or Plavac mali, champagnes, rakija (grappa) and other Dalmatian gastronomic delicacies.QD‑3, Prilaz braće Kaliterna 6, tel. (+385‑21) 31 48 00, www.vinoteka.hr. Open 08:00‑ 20:00; Sat 09:00‑13:30; closed Sun. A GLiGORA Gligora is a specialised cheese factory on the island of Pag. It produces one of Croatia’s finest and most recognised cheeses.QD‑3, Stari Pazar, Nathodnik bb, tel. (+385‑ 21) 27 42 59, www.gligora.com. Open 07:00‑20:00; Sun 08:00‑13:00. A jAkšić GALLERy The gallery is run by the Jakšić family, from Donji Humac, a village located on the island of Brač. The owner and father, Dražen, is a known stonemasonry, the mother Ida Stipčić Jakšić, a fashion designer, their son Lovre, an academic sculptor and their daughter Dina has a doctoral degree in arts. Their ancestors created the first stonemasonry workshop in 1903. The family trade was passed on from generation to generation and in 2008, this extraordinary family turned the ancient workshop into an art gallery, which includes both workshops and studios. Six years later they opened up a gallery in the center of Split. Their gallery contains unique silver jewelry created by Ida, sculptures using white Brač stone by Lovre and oil paintings by Dina. QD‑2, Bribirska 10, tel. (+385‑) 098 70 19 03, www. galerijajaksic.com. Open 09:00‑13:30, 16:00‑20:00; Sat 09:00‑13:30; closed Sun. A

jAMAn ART CEnTAR Danijel Jaman is an academic painter from Split. His works can be seen in his gallery in Šubićeva 3 and the JAMAN art center at Dobrić 14. The design of the gallery brings in lots of natural light which aids in intensifying displayed images. The approach here is based on current trends in ‘New Pop-Art’ which focuses on using heightened colours when portraying subjects on pictures such as phones, NY registration plates, vinyl panels, chains… QI‑2, Dobrić 14, tel. (+385‑21) 28 01 28/(+385‑) 098 32 27 19, www.jaman‑art.com. Open 10:00‑23:00. A jOkER CEnTRE Joker Centre offers numerous stores and entertainment at your fingertips, including clothing, footwear, accessories & jewelry etc. There are also cafes and restaurants for when you need to take a break from shopping, health and beauty services as well as a Cinestar Joker cinema, and a playroom for kids.QD‑1/2, Put Brodarice 6, tel. (+385‑21) 39 69 09/(+385‑21) 39 69 10, www.joker.hr. Open 09:00‑21:00.

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nAMFLEG wATCHES & jEwELRy Specialising in the cloisonné technique, this boutique has a workshop and furnace allowing you to see how the jewellery is worked into delicate metal compartments which are filled with vividly-coloured enamel powder and fired and polished to a glassy lustre. Split’s boutique has a special collection featuring motifs inspired by the city.QI‑2, Ulica Marka Marulića 3, Split, tel. (+385 ‑ ) 91 150 80 18, www.namfleg.com/pages/split. Open 10:00‑22:00. AJ OLEOTEkA ujE Gem of a store which sells various types of olives, olive oils, jams, olive pastes, and products made of the olive tree. It’s all about the Mediterranean gold or as we like to call it, ‘olive oil’. Also at (I-2) Šubićeva 6, Open 08:00 - 21:00.QJ‑2, Marulićeva 1, tel. (+385‑21) 34 27 19, www.uje.hr. Open 08:00‑21:00. AJ PAPARELLA GALLERy Yet another charming art gallery where all art lovers can find something to catch the eye, from paintings to lamps to small boat models…all decorated and created with a lot of love and taste.QJ‑2, Dominisova 7, tel. (+385‑21) 78 54 21. Open 09:00‑20:00; Sat 09:00‑14:00; closed Sun.

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