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It's getting harder to find quality souvenirs in Dubrovnik as more and more shops cater to the cruise ship crowds looking for candy and Game of Thrones paraphernalia. Here are a few places where you can pick up souvenirs and authentic products, including olive oil, Dalmatian wine, and rakija.
Founded in 2012, the Deša Association seeks to employ women over 40, women with disabilities, and other socially excluded people by selling their homemade products online and out of this small shop in Lazareti. Items rotate regularly but typically include local delicacies, handicrafts, cosmetics, and textiles.
The streets of the Old Town are filled with women selling hand-stitched embroidery and needlecraft products created using traditional methods and materials. The best storefront is Bačan, which sells decorative fabric in a variety of sizes and designs, all inspired by traditional Croatian folk costumes. The store is run by a husband-and-wife team, with the wife handcrafting all the items sold in the store.
