Capsicum is a specialist in finest Indian textiles. At their shop in the old centre of Amsterdam, you will find beautiful and original gift ideas:
- Men’s and women’s scarves made, for example, with wild silks
- Kimonos - there is a great range of stylish Kimonos to choose from.
- Table Linens - there is a stunning collection of table clothes, napkins and place mats, in cotton and linen
- Soft furnishings - cushion covers and bed linen and made-to-measure curtains (a Capsicum speciality)
All fabrics are sourced from Indian and range from traditionally embroidered to hand-woven. Visit the shop for inspiration or contact us for details.
Claire V
Prinsengracht 234F
Amsterdam 1016 HE
NL
Claire V Store
Gifts that give something back!
Claire V is a new concept in giving - you can buy a beautiful silk bag, handmade from the finest silk and embroidered by hand - in the knowledge that your purchase will help landmine victims in Cambodia.
It is they who make these beautiful bags and the shop gives 10% of the net sales to the charity foundation for re-education in Cambodia. To complement the bags there are a range of silk make up bags and purses.
Claire V aslo has a select range of Dutch designer jewellery by Lara Design.
Dominio's collection of hand-made accessories for both women and men include some great gift ideas. Almost everything in this charming shop is hand-made to highest standards in Italy.
Gift ideas include vintage cufflinks from 1890 to 1980 and a range of retro N.O.S. Ikepod and 70's Omega watches, hand made Italian shirts, silk neckties from Como and exclusive leather covers for vespa helmets.
Dutchies handbag boutique is the showcase store for Dutch designer Linda Creemers, these are classicly designed bags in exclusive limited editions - made from the finest materials. Matching belts, purses and wallets complete the ensemble and a range of stunning handmade pashminas (many are hand embroidered) to complete your 'look'.
Linda has built up a loyal following of Dutch and international clients, she offers a mail order service and will deliver worldwide, accepting all major credit cards, gift wrapping service.
Want to send a gift to someone in Amsterdam? Why not give them one of Dutchies gift vouchers - they can choose themselves from the extensive range!
Gerda's bloemen
Runstraat 16
Amsterdam 1016 GK
NL
Gerda
Gerda's Flowers are deservedly renowned in Amsterdam. For many years Gerda has offered a stunning range of plants and flowers - her approach is to use seasonal and extraordinary blooms to produce the most incredible bouquets and hand tied bunches. Gerda supplied floral decoration to many boutique hotels in Amsterdam and is regularly commissioned to produce floral art for special events. The flowers for the Grachtenfestival are supplied by Gerda each year.
A speciality of Gerda's is the fabulous range of orchids on offer. Orchids are her passion and is an ideal gift idea.
Gerda will deliver flowers or plants throughout the Netherlands and accepts all major credit cards, gift vouchers are also available. Contact us for details!
Sometimes you need a gift but don't know what you're looking for. At this point, you should head down to the Jordaan to Impression - it's a gift emporium!
Just to give you an idea, there are handmade soaps, handmade paper photo albums and quill pens from Italy, Dutch designer jewellery (Impression is the official stockists for Bulatti Jewellery). Porcelain plates and tea-cups by Goebel and Mila Design and cute porcelain cats and porcelain music boxes by Rosina Wachtmeister.
Here you should be able to find just the right gift at the right price. A gift wrapping service is available and Charissa offers a warm welcome to visitors to the shop.
Jessica Padt
Eerste Tuindwarsstraat 17
The Jordaan
Amsterdam 1015RT
NL
Jessica Padt
Jessica Padt is a creative reupholsterer. For a while, she worked on little thrones for children, now her latest obsession is embroidered cushions. These are made by her from embroidered materials which she finds on markets and in antique shops all over Europ. She then creates stunning looking tapestry cushions. Also on display in her workshop storefront is her current collection of unique furniture pieces. Jessica selects often unusual objects and fashions them into one off designer pieces. She specialises in mid century designer furniture renovations. There's always something new on show...come and see!
La Savonnerie, a little artisan soap and toiletries shop, has wonderful soaps, handmade in Amsterdam from natural ingredients. They make great presents and you can even have you own soaps custom-made. Other gift ideas at La Savonnerie include little gift packages for as new born babies, travel gifts and also arranges gift sets for corporate events. They also have some very cute wash bags which you could fill with gorgeous toiletries.
Laloli Sieraden
Grimburgwal 13
Amsterdam 1012 GA
NL
Laloli - awarding winning jewellers
Visit Laloli's distinctive jewellery shop in the heart of Amsterdam's old diamond district. Each piece is designed and hand made by the Van Driest sisters, who have developed their own distinctive style over the last twenty years. The pieces in the collection make for great gift ideas. For example, there is an entire range of brooches covering various themes - flowers, animals, butterflies and more! The bracelets range from contemporary to funky, there are even special birth gifts for newborn babies. Also, a full range of necklaces, earrings, cufflinks, rings, all in styles ranging from colourful to classic.
If you are looking for an inspired gift idea, this shop will not disappoint.
This beautiful jewellery shop is in the heart of the canal district - opposite the Pulitzer Hotel. The interior is stunning - with Dutch style wooden floors and a stunning Murano glass chandelier and a very warm welcome from the proprietor Marlies Katy Smit. Here you can browse at your leisure or ask for her advice - she holds a diploma in Gemology from the University of Amsterdam.
Above the shop is a goldsmith atelier where Marlies designs her own range of diamond rings and these are showcased with some of the best of European designer jewellery. The multicolored gemstones of Tamara Comolli, Nanis gold chains, exquisite pearls from MIMI en Schoeffel, the Italian silver brand Pianegonda, BRON rings, and delightful necklaces by Paula Ferro complete the collection. Marlies accepts all major credit cards.
Puck
Nieuwe Hoogstraat 1A
Amsterdam 1011 HC
NL
Puck Fashion and Accessories
Puck has many gift ideas including candle holders, vases, Anne Claire Petit toys, jewellery, children's clothes!
Puck sells Danish designer jewellery brands Dige Design and Pilgrim. Puck currently has a great range of Pilgrim sunglasses.
Gift ideas for chidren - from babies right up to the 8-10 year olds - incldue a range of boys and girls fashion brands such as Imps & Elfs, Kidscase, Petit Louie, Holly's Baby and Noa Noa Mini (for girls).
There is a great range of highest quality scarves, wraps and throws.
Other gift ideas include accessories such as candle holders and vases and a small collection of toys.
PUCK specialises in Danish and Dutch fashions and accessories for women and children. Other brands include Day Birger & Mikkelsen, Bruuns Bazaar, BZR, Whiite and High Cue.
PUCK is centrally located, just behind the Dam Square.
Inspiring gift ideas for special occasions, weddings, house warming, or a leaving gift for a special colleague.
Scheel & Melkonian is located in the heart of Amsterdam's antique centre - known as the Spiegelkwartier. For almost 10 years now, Scheel & Melkonian has specialised in the highest quality Chinese furniture, ornaments and artefacts.
The collection includes Chinese beds, Chinese tables & chairs, console tables, dining tables, antique cabinets, chests, Chinese lamps, statues, ornaments, wall hangings and screens.
Worldwide shipping service available.
This amazing store in the heart of Amsterdam stocks an incredible range of fragrances, hair and beauty products and make up. Many of these International brands are exclusive to Skins in The Netherlands.
Gift ideas: Very rare fragrances such as Carthusia di Capri, Creed and Miller Harris can be found here.
The highly popular makeover service and hair stylists gift voucher (always appreciated).
Scented candles from the fantastic Diptyque range also make a terrific gift.
Skins gift vouchers are personalised and presented in a beautiful card. They also offer a gift wrap and delivery service to any hotel in Amsterdam and you can buy all products from their e-commerce site for worldwide delivery!
