Tallinn souvenirs

Favourite souvenirs from Estonia include:

• Handicraft items such as hand-knitted woollen sweaters with traditional Estonian folk patterns, carved wooden beer mugs, fun felt hats, juniper coasters and limestone candle holders.
• Original art such as graphic prints, handmade jewellery, colourful glassware or fine ceramics.
• CDs of Estonian composers of international acclaim (Tormis, Pärt, Tubin, Tüür).
• Soviet-era trinkets, sold in antique shops.
• Dark, bittersweet Estonian chocolate and other local sweets produced by the Kalev confectionery.
• Hand-painted marzipan.

Tallinn Souvenir Competition 2005


The Tallinn Souvenir 2005 competition was organised by the City of Tallinn in order to find and commend souvenirs which emphasise Tallinn’s unique identity and help promote Tallinn internationally.

The submissions were evaluated by a 9-member jury including representatives from the City of Tallinn, guides, designers, artists and marketing specialists.

Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention Bureau is proud to present an exhibit displaying the 20 best entries, which have all been given the right to carry the label
"TALLINNA SUVENIIR – TUNNUSTATUD TALLINNA LINNA POOLT /
TALLINN SOUVENIR – APPROVED BY THE CITY OF TALLINN".

	Town Book - 1st place By: Evgeniya Aun Stylised medieval binding with motifs from Tallinn Town Hall. The covers of the book are made of naturally tanned, first-class hide with hand-shaped decoration. The leather is handpainted, polished and waxed. The front and back pages are handmade. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Holy Ghost - 2nd place By: Leonardo Meigas Wall and table clock with image of Tallinn’s oldest working timepiece. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Bon Appetit - 3rd place By: Evelin Anton, Käärt Aru, Mauri Gross, Katrin Kull, Eneli Luiga Forged iron fork and knife set inspired by medieval culinary culture. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Al-Idrisi By: Evgeniya Aun A stylisation of the notebook of al-Idrisi, the Arab geographer who first marked Tallinn on the world map in 1154. The covers are calf-bound and the front and back pages are handmade. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Light splinters By: Evelin Anton, Käärt Aru, Mauri Gross, Katrin Kull, Eneli Luiga Pine splinter torches were used as a source of light in the homes of medieval Tallinn. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Tallinn sprats 6-pack By: Evelin Anton, Käärt Aru, Mauri Gross, Katrin Kull, Eneli Luiga The city silhouette on the can of Tallinn sprats has been a well-known symbol to Estonians and visitors alike for over half a century. The fish itself has had a place of honor at Tallinners’ tables since the Middle Ages. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Medallion By: Merike Männi This series of glass medallions showing symbols of Tallinn represents the rebirth of medieval glass beads in a contemporary treatment. The medallions are handmade, using the artists’ own technique. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Old Tallinn By: Margus Tänav The motif on these silver necklaces is the prototypical pointed arch characteristic of Gothic churches. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Talking Old Thomas By: Indrek Lõhmus Stuffed plush doll who laughs when you press his stomach and says the well-known Estonian word "Terviseks!" (Cheers!). This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Piece of Cake By: Tarmo Luisk Includes a baking pan made of aluminum and teflon, cake mix for baking a Tallinn cake and a hotplate-cutting board. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Town Hall By: Ene Pars Set of natural linen tea-cloths, decorated with a herringbone motif from the buttresses of the Tallinn Town Hall. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Fat Margaret Cup By: Kädi Rist Ceramic cup and saucer with image of the Fat Margaret cannon tower. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Stripes By: Pelle Kalmo, Mari-Liis Laanemaa Mugs with patterns from traditional Estonian folk skirts. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Old Tallinn By: Pelle Kalmo, Mari-Liis Laanemaa Mug with graphic panorama of Tallinn Old Town. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Maria By: Maia and Toomas Noorväli Handpainted earthenware bowls with motifs from medieval Tallinn. This product can be purchased in the Lühikese Jala Gallery.
	Woodcut By: Roman Muljar Woodcuts based on Tallinn’s most famous bas-reliefs, printed by hand on a Gutenberg printing press. This product can be purchased in souvenir shops.
	Old Dollhouse By: Tiia Mets Handmade medieval theme dolls, with the artist’s own technique. This work was specially designed for this competition and is not currently available for purchase.
	Banner By: Gennadi Issakov Tapestry with a view of Tallinn Old Town. This product can be purchased in souvenir shops located in old town (Vanaturu kael 1, Pikk 2, Pikk 7, Kohtu 12, Nunne 1).
	Tallinn Town Hall paper model By: Oksana Solovjova A 33-piece model of Tallinn Town Hall, for cutting out and pasting together. Not currently available for purchase.
	City Guard By: Jevgeni Teeveer Lead-cast figure of Old Thomas. This product can be purchased in Tourist Information Centre, Niguliste 2 / Kullassepa 4.