Skopje - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?

Not at all. I was hoping to find some traditional kilims but didn't see much here. - Jun 2023


Not really. Some good finds in the Bazaar, but there is not a particular artistic style as there is in some places. - Jan 2019


Not really. There is delicious wine and some silver filigree art. - Sep 2016


Wine? - May 2016


Wine. - May 2014


This is not exactly a shopper's paradise, but there is an excellent sauce called Ajvar that makes for a great gift back home. - Oct 2013


There are many local crafts and foods that you'll fall in love with. - Sep 2013


Macedonia is actually sadly lacking in unique local items. There are some good Macedonian artists, though. - Jun 2013


Beautiful icons, Mother Teresa statues, delicious Macedonian wines. - Aug 2009


Pottery, honey (so many varieties available), filigree jewelry, some textiles, paintings. - Mar 2009


Nothing really unique, or at least nothing you'd want. - Mar 2009


Interesting local crafts such as little leather shoes, hand-made tapestries, wood carvings, etc. - Jan 2009


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