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Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreCaucasian & Oriental Carpets Gallery
In Tbilis’s old town, Caucasian & Oriental Carpets Gallery curates its own collection of vintage and modern handmade carpets from Central Caucasus—and even sends some to ABC Carpet & Home. This is a great place for carpet shopping, though visitors...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreGallery 27
Shop artisan crafts and Georgian-made goods at artist Nino Kvavilashvili’s creative space in a restored 18th-century building. This is a great spot to get a taste of locally produced clothing, jewelry, ceramics and more.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreKebzari Jewelry
In the historic Solaki district, across the street from the Tea Museum, designer Nino Mamulashvili’s jewelry studio sells modern interpretations of the ancient traditions, artifacts and cultures of the Caucasus Mountains.
Read MoreSamgori Bazaar
Samgori Bazaar is a great stop for food, souvenirs and a taste of local culture. This open air market is easily reachable as its own stop on the Akmeteli-Varketili Line of the Tbilisi metro.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreTea Museum
With a passionate owner determined to bring Georgia’s tea traditions to the mainstream, this small shop sells a great variety of Georgian teas. Part of the fun of stopping here is speaking to the incredibly knowledgable owner himself. Visitors have...
