What to do and see in Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

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.

Handmade ceramic collection by Irit Goldberg, that is presented at her pastoral gallery in Old Jaffa.  Irit crafts her collection of stylish yet functional items at her private workshop, producing each piece individually by hand, with items in various colors and extraordinary textures in a color scheme that spans cream, white, grey and turquoise, with elements of gold or silver.  In addition the gallery has items from antique shops and markets worldwide such as a selection of vintage treasures from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s that she culled with impeccable taste: Silver tablewares, crystal jars and other objets d'arts sit alongside Irits's handcrafted ceramics, forming a pleasing juxtaposition between old and new.  All of the ceramics pieces, except those with elements of gold or silver, are heat-resistant and oven-safe. Irit also designs and creates custom-order pieces, and offers express delivery service all over the world.

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.

M.POLLAK (Est.1899) - ANTIQUE MAPS is a unique gallery-store in Israel. Located in the center of TEL-AVIV we display an impressive collection of ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAPS, OLD DECORATIVE PRINTS AND RARE BOOKS. A special section is dedicated to original ART DECO lithographs and GENUINE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS. We enjoy world-wide reputation and it is with great passion that we personally consult our customers , gift-hunters and collectors alike.

Jewelry & Design goods made with heart and hands by Linda friedrich. this shop is a "must see" shop when coming to jaffa port, located by the sea at the entrance of Jaffa Port. All the shop is made from old stones with ceiling arches. Its not only a shop, but also Lindas studio, so you might catch Linda while doing jewelry :-) The jewelry is made of sterling silver, gold and gold filled. We are also selling baskets, scarfs, ceramics & little gifts. Hope to see u soon........

Visit the Baby Teva flagship store to experience Israel's beautiful natural baby products line. Great for gifts for the whole family. Owned and operated by beloved local doula, Bila Harel. All product ingredients are purely derived, remedies tested for efficacy and designed for ease of use. Our products are for pregnancy, babies, new motherhood and beyond: those moments that matter most...from diaper cream to stretch mark oil to special aromatherapy oil blends, we have something for every step of the journey.