Shopping in Sarajevo

At the Sirano and Otoka Markets, you can have a look at the clothing, shoes, jewelry and household items, all of which are reasonably priced.

If you’re on the lookout for souvenirs, don’t miss Baščaršija, which has always been the city’s center for trading and hand-made goods. You can find a large selection of fine hand-made crafts, jewelry, copper items, oriental slippers and carpets, and you can watch first-hand while the items are being made using techniques that have been passed down through the generations.

Kazandžiluk Street is full of practical and decorative engraved copper items and on Gazi Husrev Bey’s Street, better known as Goldsmith’s Street, you can find jewelry that has specific designs, such as belezuks (bracelets), as well as jewelry for any occasion made with gold, silver or precious stones. Ćurčiluk Street has hand-made carpets and traditional clothing with unique Bosnian motifs.

Be sure to look for other souvenirs, clothing, fashion accessories and items made by local designers in the following places: BH Crafts, Thara Koncept, Burtuquaali, Maksuz, Galerija Egoist, Magaza, Svjetlostkomerc Bookstores....

Sarajevo’s city squares often serve as venues for different fairs, where you can easily find hand-made items, foods and other interesting products.

If you want some guarantee that you are buying authentic Sarajevo products, then be sure to make your purchases in shops that display the seal of Original Sarajevo Quality.