Kiev - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
Some embroidery that you might want to buy, but not really considered a shopping post. - May 2021
Yes, from old Soviet artifacts to contemporary art. There are plenty of things to choose from at local flea markets. - Jun 2018
Somewhat - lots of embroidery, some pottery, and more and more interesting clothing designers. - May 2017
Yes, there are tons of handicrafts and souvenirs out for sale each weekend on Andriyivskyy Uzviz. More modern design items can be purchased from small designers, who come out for big fairs like Made in Ukraine or Vsi Svoyi. We loved the furniture from Woodwerk. I also bought jewelry, artwork, ceramics, and table linens. Antiques cannot be exported. - Nov 2016
Sure! We bought artwork, a thick Hutsul blanket, local table runners, local embroidered shirts, scarves, jewelry and housewares from local designers. Others bought rugs, pottery, sculpture, local designer clothing... list goes on and on. The Made in Ukraine and Vsi Svoyi fairs are good opportunities to buy local crafts and designer items. Be careful buying anything older than the 1970s since you aren't allowed to export it. More traditional souvenirs can be purchased on Andriyivsky Uzviz. - Jul 2016
Matryoshka dolls, chocolate from the Lviv Chocolate Factory, traditional shirts (vyshyvankas). - Nov 2015
Art and textiles, and if you don't like fur yet, you won't be able to get enough of it after your first winter. You'll need more than one pair of boots because you'll wear them every day for months. Maybe you'll pick up some fake Channel or Prada so you can blend in. - Jun 2015
There are some beautifully hand-crafted Santas, Maschrutka Dolls, wooden sculptures, scarves, and paintings. Head down the "Spoosk" for all of your tourist needs. - Apr 2013
The art here is incredible. The oil paintings from the local artists are among the best in the world. - Apr 2013
Vodka, matrushka dolls, local art. - Feb 2013
Some local artists, some typical Ukrainian handcrafts (embroidery, etc.)Otherwise, nothing great. - Jul 2012
Beautiful handcarved wooden Santa Clauses, Art, Nesting dolls. - Aug 2009
Pretty little martrushka dolls. - Apr 2008
Ukrainian art - Samovars and various nicknacks. - Apr 2008
Painted eggs, nesting dolls, embroidered clothes, paintings, wooden carvings. - Feb 2008
