what to buy from Prague as souvenir

they take steel wire and beat it into a fake damascene knife. Really very wonderful and a bit expensive.

Garnets. Russian boxes. Garnets. (did I mention garnets?)

More Becherovka.

In addition to garnets there is moldavite, a lovely green stone that is found in the Czech Republic. Not all shops will have it, but it is worth seeking out. You will find amber items in most of the shops. Be careful in buying if you want the real thing because much of it made from pressed amber powder. Marionetts are a specialty of Prague and are found all over. IMO the best are found in a shop that can be found: Facing the Tyn Church in the main square, walk down the narrow street on its left and there will be a wonderful marionette shoop on the left hand side - you can't miss it. Lastly are decorated egg shells. Many of these are works of art. A shop with a fine variety can be found: Coming from the directon of the main square and entering Wenceslas square, keep going looking on the right side of the square for a sidewalk board with a picture of a decorated egg and pointing the way down a narrow alley to the shop. Although delicate, they pack them so they travel well.
Happy shopping.

Absinthe.