NAGU VIETNAM
Read moreVery close to the cathedral, in a very nicely arranged shop, a Vietnam-Japan fusion spirit to give birth to very beautiful creations (objects, toys, children's clothing) which always highlight the ancestral know-how of Vietnamese craftsmen. The products are of high quality, which explains a price that may seem (relatively) high. The fetish product of the house is the teddy bear, declined in a wide choice of colors and materials. All the same? None of them have the same smile...
FLORA BOUTIQUE
Read moreCharming shop located in the alleyway behind the cathedral. One is very kindly welcomed in the middle of a thousand small treasures which constitute as many pleasant souvenirs or gifts to offer. Lots of colours and refinement and all the charm of handmade: patchwork, small stationery, bags, pouches, accessories, cushions... All these objects reinvent themselves in an imaginative way thanks to new assemblages, surprising harmonies, unexpected combinations. A small cave of enchanted objects.
HANOIA HOUSE
Read moreThe best of Vietnamese lacquerware! Since 1997, Hanoia has been working on the valorization of traditional knowledge. The result? Magnificent products whose design and quality can satisfy the most demanding amateurs. The ideal store for sumptuous gifts (objects and jewelry in sanded lacquer) that honor a thousand-year-old art. Also, decorative objects, furniture... Top of the line! Other addresses in town: 58, Quoc Tu Giam (in the Temple of Literature) and 61, Trang Tiên (Central District).
EMPORIUM HANOI
Read moreA "one-stop shop" in the West Lake district to stock up on original gifts at low prices. Large choice of ethnic textiles, women's clothing, knick-knacks, handicrafts, jewelry, decorative and furnishing items... The products come from Vietnam, but also from other South-East Asian countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia or Malaysia... Thanks to a 7-day-a-week tailoring service, the fabrics can be shaped (clothing or decoration) very quickly. Possibility to make purchases online, with a very large catalog.
COLLECTIVE MEMORY - THE HOUSE OF CURIOS
Read moreNear the cathedral, this very nicely furnished store is full of gift ideas. Reproductions declined in an inventive way (stationery, bags, posters...) which make relive all the periods of the Vietnamese history, artisanal products, fine grocery (teas, coffee, chocolate, spices...). Inventive, original and high quality objects. One of the best places in Hanoi to buy gifts and souvenirs.
THE CRAFT HOUSE
Read moreRight next to the great cathedral, a fruitful stop-off point for stocking up on gifts and souvenirs. It's a small store, but the choice is vast, and even if you're lacking in imagination, you're sure to find the happy surprise and the gift that will hit the spot. The founders wanted to create a space where it would be easy for friends and family to find the little gift that represents a trip to Vietnam. Handcrafted items, leather goods, cards, board games - always original and of the highest quality.
PHAM MANH GALLERY
Read morePropaganda posters. Reproductions and original models (rather rare and very expensive). Vietnamese propaganda posters have become over time a very popular souvenir for travelers. Not very bulky, they are easy to slip into luggage and their graphic quality makes them very decorative. The original historical pieces are very rare and coveted by collectors, but the handcrafted reproductions on vegetable paper have an undeniable charm. Each piece, because of its imperfections, is unique...
THE DREAMERS
Read moreLarge space with brac brace of artisanal products: ceramic, carved wood, copper objects, burning-perfumes… Many gift ideas and decks for the house at reasonable prices.