12 Best Places to Shop in German Colony and Baka, Jerusalem

Here you'll discover the work of 20 excellent Israeli craftspeople working in ceramics, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and wood. You can join them for a crafts workshop in their studios on the second floor. The store offers guided tours in English on the history of art in Jerusalem as well as on the building itself, which served as a hospital during the British Mandate.

Sabon—Hebrew for soap—sells its aromatic herb-infused soaps, creams, and lotions all around the world. The ritual hand washing in the shop is a delight. There's another branch in the Malcha Mall.

Australian immigrant Barbara Shaw has put her colorful, contemporary stamp on a selection of household gifts, from crisp dish towels and whimsical aprons to soft pillows and roomy tote bags.

This area is a great destination for shopping and people-watching from early morning to late at night. Jewelry is easy to find in a rainbow of styles and tastes. Food choices can be limited, so check out the options at First Station.

Jewelry and attractive items in wood, ceramics, and fabric are available at Hoshen.

Handmade jewelry in delicate, modern designs is the specialty of this shop.

This shop displays an ample selection of reasonably priced Israeli crafts and gifts, from FIMO clay jewelry to whimsical pottery.

Carrying well-chosen pieces by local designers, this small but well-stocked boutique has a friendly staff that knows its wares.

Here you'll find a wonderful selection of Israeli-designed clothing, jewelry, shoes, belts and bags for women. Let the owner, Michal, or her skilled assistants advise you; they know their inventory and are helpful without being pushy.

Solve your gift problems here with an array of different objects, from jewelry to art pieces, dishes to handbags, in both traditional and modern styles.

The shop carries a solid selection of contemporary Israeli gold and silver jewelry, as well as locally designed leather bags, belts, and wallets.

Exquisite, and exquisitely priced, pieces in gold or silver show a graceful mix of modern and traditional influences.