Ljubljana’s antique flea market unleashes its collectibles on the world every Sunday until 1pm. Strung along the edge of the Ljubljanica from the Triple Bridge as far south as it needs to go, it’s a cornucopia of bright and faded memories, including some genuine treasures. It’s also a great place to meet locals. Along Trubarjeva cesta, the one shop worth visiting is Carniola Antiqua, which carries Slovene art, antiques, assorted historic memorabilia and potentially classy retro gear displayed in a stylish manner that includes clever little museum like window displays.

Exquisite photographs and photographic books are sold at Galerija Fotografija, which also hosts impressive exhibitions of international photographic work. Peruse and shop for paintings by Slovene artists at Galerija Hest. Art.si, is the gallery of Andris Vitlins, which sells bright contemporary paintings.

Rogaska crystal is amongst the few brands for which Slovenia is internationally known, and there’s finally an outlet in the capital. You’ll find Rogaska with its opulent glassware, opposite the Town Hall. Among the rash of touristy paraphernalia at Darila Rokus, you’ll find the distinctive “Janus” crystal wine-cum-coffee glass sets, which make lovely gifts. At Galerija Marjan Lovsin, you can buy vases by Tanja Pak, who hails from a family of glassblowers, and is known for her distinctive “Drops” design. Slovenia’s foremost porcelain artists, Katja Jurgen Bricman and Jure Bricman, are known for having had their unusual and unique porcelain jewelry modeled by Miss Slovenia in 2003.