Things to do in Israel, Israel: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

A one of a kind cultural gift store. Unique gifts for the kitchen and home that make you smile:) Every item produced in Barbara Shaw's studio in Jerusalem. Linens, signature aprons, T shirts, Totes, baby gifts, Judaica, stationary, jewelry, serving ware, fun mugs. Yiddish line of gifts. Everything is colorful, has humor, style and chutzpah! With great design. Barbara sells and ships woldwide.

Yad LaKashish is a non-profit organization which provides hundreds of Jerusalem's needy elderly with creative work opportunities & crucial support services, helping them to feel part of Israeli society & boosting their sense of purpose & self worth. We offer free guided tours each day from 8:30- 12:00 as well as have an onsite gift shop open until 4:00. All of our products are handmade by elderly artisans who were trained onsite by professional artists.

Baltinester Jewelry has been providing exquisite Jewish jewelry and Judaica gifts since 1949. Our family owned jewelry business has always place in its forefront superior customer service and an uncompromising strive for excellence in product quality. Since its early stages Baltinester Jewelry made it a top priority to work with gifted Israeli jewelry designers. These strong ties have enabled our store to hand craft specific jewelry to our clients, fabricated from their desired materials and molded into their vision of design. Our personal connection with our clients and our passion in what we do has made Baltinester Jewelry a household name to many Jewish families and Jewish heritage enthusiasts around the world. With the continuous support of our clients we have been able to design some of the most sought after Jewish jewelry and Judaica jewelry available on the market today.

Exclusive hand painted tiles and pottery since 1922. One of the oldest if not the oldest pottery and hand painted tile stores in the Middle East. The Balian family was brought over to Jerusalem in 1919 by the British Mandate authorities to renovate the ceramic tiles of the famous Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. They now produce exclusive hand painted pottery items such as plates, vases, dinner sets and many more both functional and decorative pottery items. They enjoy both local and tourist clients on top of the large internet presence. Last but not least we specialize in ceramic tiles both hand painted and custom for such projects as bathrooms,kitchens, ceramic tables,pools and fountains. We send our products to the rest of the world . Personal service and extremely fair prices for hand painted pottery and tiles.

Maskit is a luxury fashion brand founded in Israel in 1954 by the extraordinary vision and determination of Ruth Dayan, the former wife of the late general and statesman Moshe Dayan. Ruth created Maskit as a fashion and decorative arts house that created jobs and preserved the ethnic crafts and culture of the diverse communities living in Israel. In recognition of her service to the country, she will receive the Honorary Award of the President of Israel this June. Maskit became Israel's only fashion house. Each item captured a vivid inspiration, a distinct human element that set it apart from other top brands. It drew the attention of Pauline Trigere and other talented designers and fashion houses, such as Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, and Givenchy and resulted in several collaborative efforts. Sold internationally in prestigious stores such as Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. Maskit became a lifestyle statement for celebrities and regular women alike, a hallmark of the arts and crafts. Told through fashion, Maskit is the story of Israel. It narrates the country's history through its textiles, embroideries, craftsmanship, and designs. Its clothes illustrate Israel's geography, its multitude of newcomers originating from diverse cultural backgrounds, and its biblical panorama and heritage. Today, the Maskit magic lives on. A two-year journey of research has led the team through the captivating Israeli landscapes to reconnect with Maskit's original artists and roots. At the age of 97, Ruth is working with designer Sharon Tal to revitalize the brand and continue its legacy. An honors graduate of the Shenkar School of Design, Sharon worked in Paris with Alber Elbaz at Lanvin, and then became the head of embroidery at Alexander McQueen in London. Together, Ruth and Sharon are driving the future of Maskit, infusing its rich heritage with modern fashion and remaining focused on delivering top-quality and exclusive designs. The first collection, called Hommage 2014, incorporates Maskit's 40 years of activity while bringing it to 2014. It includes updated versions of Maskit's iconic items, such as the desert coat, the egg coat, and the toga. The collection draws on Maskit's traditional designs while using new materials and the highest quality of fabrics.

Yaniv Fine Jewelry company was founded in 1982 by Shai Yaniv, a second-generation jeweler.All the jewelry are fruit of original designs, acclaimed for their originality and appearance that conveys prestige and elegance. The inspirations for the designs are Israel's landscape, Jewish tradition and the atmosphere in Israel, and in Tel Aviv in particular. A lot of thought is invested in each piece, as worthy of a work of art.all the materials used by Yaniv Fine Jewelry are of the finest quality available. Yaniv Fine Jewelry uses gold, pure platinum, diamonds and natural gems only. The diamonds and gems in Yaniv Fine Jewelry are not treated or enhanced, ensuring that their high quality and great beauty will remain true over time.

J'aime Happy Gifts is a place were you can find an original gifts, mostly hand made from Israel.

Shalom From Jerusalem, Israel and Welcome to Rafael Jewelry Designer. We draw our inspiration from traditional Judaic symbols, and give them a modern-yet classic–interpretation. Our jewelry combined ancient Roman glass, Uniquely Eilat stones and Other Gems set with 925 sterling silver and Gold.