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SHOPPING GUIDE
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WELCOME!
This guide is a spontaneous, free and non-profit project in response to
the difficulties many business owners face since the beginning of the
COVID-19 pandemic. With this publication I hope to bring back visibility
to local shops, market sellers, artists and independents of Berlin, whose
workplace or work practices have been reduced, restricted or even
suspended, and whose future is thereby very uncertain.

Because it’s in times like these that we shape the world we live in, it’s on
us to *NOT* let this epidemic decimate the unique culture and creativity
that the city of Berlin fosters. Support small businesses. Shop local.
Buy responsibly. Choose the future you want for your town.

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With love,
Alicia Cristina

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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Illustrations ................................................................................................ Page 4
Collages .................................................................................................... Page 7
Paintings ..................................................................................................... Page 9
Photography ............................................................................................ Page 12
Jewelry ......................................................................................................... Page 14
Home décor ............................................................................................. Page 19
Ceramic ...................................................................................................... Page 22
Clothing ..................................................................................................... Page 24
Accessories .............................................................................................. Page 27
Kids ............................................................................................................... Page 29
Wellness ..................................................................................................... Page 31
Kitchen......................................................................................................... Page 33
Shops .......................................................................................................... Page 35
Education ................................................................................................. Page 39
Adults only ................................................................................................ Page 42

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ILLUSTRATIONS

@izabuleczka

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Shona Designs |  On top of being a designer,


Shona is a full-time artist: digital art, painting,
pochoir, spray painting, wall pasting.. the list is
long and her talent is everywhere! In her City
creations, Shona transcends your favorite place
into a printable digital piece of art.

shonadesigns.store |

Berliner Babylon |  Initially started with


surrealist creatures to enrich the imaginary of her
children, egos.mx continued to build that fantastic
world to the limits of the imaginary and the real.
Design and art projects are generated combining
analog +digital processes. NEW: T-shirts & hoodies!
@Maybachufer Stoffmarkt, SAT: 11AM-5PM
& Mauerpark Flohmarkt, SUN: 10AM-6PM

berlinerbabylon.com |

Iza Bułeczka |  Promoting body positivity,


feminism and girl power for women of all sizes,
Iza’s artworks aim to democratize self-love in a
sensual and empowering way. Her shop includes
high quality prints as well as T-shirts, hoodies,
pins, mugs, phone cases and postcards ♡

izabuleczka.com |

Coloro Mystic | Mixing antique mystic


lithograph's images with handmade painting,
sacred geometry, photography, fractals and
more alchemy elements, Quique creates psy-
chedelic aesthetic trips, in the form of prints.
Available as posters of various sizes +postcards.
@Mauerpark Flohmarkt, SUN: 10AM-5PM

coloro-mystic.com |

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Zellmer |  Illustrations and paintings made by


hand and digital media, with a raw but delicate
female touch. Tina combines black thin ink-
linework with collage and acrylic paint to create
multiple-layers images, that harmoniously blend
dreamy textures with strong elements.
@Atelier am Weichselplatz, Weichselstraße 34,
12045 Berlin, THU & THU: 10AM-6PM

tinazellmer.com |  

Kaytee Trudeau Designs |  Kaytee’s art


range from digital realism to comic style and
tattoo inspirations. Her creations can be turned
into prints, cushions, mugs and T-shirts. Kaytee’s
signature pieces are digital portraits of pets and
humans on demand J

kayteetrudeau.design |  

Smaracuja |  Illustrated postcards and prints


by travelling graphic designer and photographer
Nina Hüpen-Bestendonk aka Smaracuja. Fun and
quirky travel doodles, lettering posters and
Christmas cards can be found on Nina’s Etsy.
Make sure to check her blog auf Deutsch too!

smaracuja.de |  

Rock&RoadKill |  Inspired by the occult


world, Mary designs digital visuals for prints,
stickers and keychain pendants - devoted to the
death cult. Her artworks include skulls, demons,
creatures, insects and witchy symbols.

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Niels Kalk |  Illustrator and collage artist, Niels


makes drawings, prints, postcards & sketchbooks.
His collages are made from vintage books to create
new realities and quirky personages, while his
drawings are mainly character related. Niel’s work
is both humorous and dreamy.
The Cheese Mountain Tragedy
Schönleinstraße 32, 10967 Berlin
MON-SAT: 1-7PM

performanceclaudiatyborski |  Claudia
started collages combining painting with acrylic
markers and pasting with foils. Now she works
exclusively with elements from current magazines
and old landscape illustrated books – which she
uses as ‘color palettes’. The results are surreal,
feminine and intriguing artworks.

performanceclaudiatyborski.com |

Melody a dit |  Melody’s collages are like


subliminal messages about the world around us.
Combining elements of galaxy, food, oceans and
characters, each creation is disturbly fascinating,
joyful and delicious. For crazy collages in motion,
make sure to check the clip ‘Du Like’ in her bio ♡

melodyadit.com |

Jen Black |  Artist, designer, feminist, minimalist..


Jen’s talent is versatile and includes - but is not
limited to - provocative art prints and editions that
examine society & encourage critical thinking. Most
themes regard the female experience, relationships,
dark humour and politics.

jenblack.work |

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PAINTINGS

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Hannah Payette Peterson |  Neuroscientist


in a research lab, Hannah creates paintings
inspired by her love of science (especially biology
and astronomy) and science fiction. Her pop-
surrealist style, influenced by artists such as Rene
Magritte and magical realist literature, transforms
into dreamlike worlds. Big crush: her spray murals!

hpayettepeterson.com |

Zac Roger Yeates |  Zac is an oil painter


capturing figures who seem out of place in our
society but belong to the world in his artworks.
He also works with oil pastels and charcoals.
As a commission painter, he can paint a portrait
of you or a friend in his unique style on demand.

zacyeates.com |

Melody G Studio |  Melody’s art is like an


unstoppable flow of love. From original paintings
to prints, jewelry and clothing, there seems to be
no end to her reckless talent and generous touch.
With her artworks Mel aims to bring a splash of
colour to everyday life, and she genuinely does!

melodygstudio.com |

Adventures Illustrated |  As an artist on


the road, Olga has been painting on the streets,
capturing the beauty of many places in Europe.
She also creates very large and detailed painted
illustrations with a fairy and bucolic atmosphere.
Her creations are available as original artworks,
prints & handmade magnets.
@Kollwitzplatz Markt, SAT: 10AM-5PM
& Mauerpark Flohmarkt, SUN: 10AM-5PM

adventures-illustrated.co |

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LebensWurzeln |  Hand drawn informative posters which combine art


and knowledge. Available in German and English, the collection includes:
Yoga poses, Fruits & vegetables of the season, Natural cleaning solutions,
Vegan nutrition, Mindfulness practices and Essential oils for home use.
@Die Wachstücherei, Liegnitzer Straße 34, 10999 Berlin TUE-FRI 12-6PM
SAT 11AM-4PM
lebenswurzeln.de |

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Josefina Paints Watercolors |  Visual artist


from Argentina, Josefina teaches art worshops ( ),
designs tattoos, draws plants, naked bodies, objects,
animals.. and makes botanical watercolor paintings,
which can be bought as originals or prints, framed
or unframed.

josefinavidaldiaz.com |

AtelierPola |  Talented sketch artist, Paula is able


to recreate sketches using various other technics, let
it be embroidery, wire bending or painting. Her
minimalist new brand includes delicate face masks,
hand-painted portraits on request (people, pets and
places), wire sculptures and painted ceramic plates.

ijy.art |  Ishay started to draw sketches of his friends


and family during the lockdown last winter, which
naturally expanded to making custom-made sketches
and aquarelle paintings for everyone, including single
portraits, couples and pets.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

@onthenorway

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Niko Mitsko |  Both a photographer and a


painter, Niko plays with the two -and much more-
to create unique artworks such as: abstract
photography, mixed media paintings (acrylic,
spray paint, collages), painted photographs..
Coup de ♡: his serie The Universe within Dreams

nikomitsuko.com |

Meydenberg Photography |  Since 2015


Marga photographed more than 800 people in
several temporary pop-up studios in Berlin - each
time in a new area of the city. On the side of this
badass project, Marga makes on-comission
portraits and street photography.

meydenberg.com |

onthenorway |  Founded by photographers


Laura & Constantin, Onthenorway gathers stories
about their travels to the North and the people
they meet there. Their prints and postcards depict
motives from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland
& the small German island Spiekeroog.

onthenorway.com |

Ana Chernykh |  Ana makes authentic and


uplifting portraits for individuals and businesses.
She genuinely captures natural movement and
beauty, to create captivating photographs. Make
sure to also have a look at her wonderful travel
and architecture pictures!

anachephoto.com|

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JEWELRY

Photo: @maskarades

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Francesca Urciuoli Jewellery |  Francesca


is an Italian jewelry designer and maker. She uses
mostly gold & silver as well as mokume-gane and
shibuichi (a Japanese alloy made of silver +copper).
Her work reflects concepts of decay, used and lost,
translated by ‘disfunctionalities’ to draw curiosity.
@Einzelstück, Hufelandstraße 5, 10407 Berlin
& Schmucke Galerie, Goethestraße 48, 10625 Berlin

francescaurciuoli.com |

Metal Atelier |  In addition to offering jewelry


& goldsmith classes, Anna makes rock and roll art
jewelry. Her work explores a perception of beauty
that is imperfect and transient- essentially Japanese
Wabi Sabi- with a modern punk rock aesthetic.
Most of her collections are left slightly rough.

metalatelier.com |

@Volksluxus, Naunynstraße 52, 10999 Berlin, MON-FRI: 10AM-6PM


& AA Collected, Skalitzerstraße 77, 10997 Berlin, TUE-SAT: 12-7PM

Yumidem |  Handmade jewelry, inspired by


simple geometric shapes and made in noble
materials such as fine gold and silver plated
metals. The leather used as adornment is up-
cycled from shoes or bags makers. Each piece
is different & handcrafted in Anissa's atelier.
@Marc-Antoine HairStudio Gallery
Kopenhagener Straße 66, 10437 Berlin

yumidem.com |

Chain Cult |  Chainmaille jewelry & accessories


built to last! All pieces are designed and produced
by María, upcycling and re-using as much cruelty
free and environmentally friendly materials as
possible. Available in her e-shop: chokers, belts,
boot chains, bracelets, and key/wallet chains.

chaincult.com |  

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Maskarades|  Fascinated by shapes and


elements for their symbolism, Alicia curates and
creates jewelry representing: snakes, the third
eye, hamsa hands, the sun & moon and animals.
Her style is genuinely versatile: from unusual to
déjà-vu; statement earrings to mini studs..
@Maybachufer Stoffmarkt, SAT: 11AM-5PM
& Mauerpark Flohmarkt, SUN: 10AM-6PM

maskarades.art |  

Hanginghoops |  Layered necklaces, artsy


rings and delicate earrings meant to complement
Berlin’s famous simple streetwear. Charlane’s
jewels are shining and elegant. Handcrafted in
Berlin, her creations are minimalist and fancy at
the same time, with a touch of glamour.

thehanginghoops.com |  

Adore |  Curated and handcrafted fashion


accessories including chokers, bracelets & rings
- with possible customisation on request. Vera’s
world is bucolic, bright and golden. Pearl lovers,
this is for you: freshwater pearl necklaces and
bead necklaces!

Sister |  Jewelry and ceramics, handcrafted by


artisans in Cyprus. Antonia curates and designs
products from the island, supporting the local
craftsmanship & breathing life back into century-
old artisan trades. All jewels are handmade in a
family-owned workshop using 925 sterling silver.
@Kienitzer Straße 103, 12049 Berlin, SAT: 11AM-4PM

sisterthebrand.com |

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Perfect Pattern |  Refined macrame jewelry at


its best! Each piece is unique and fully handmade
by Patrycja who uses thin threads to create her
colourful and exquisite bracelets. Every pattern is
customisable into 15+ different colours, including
coral pink, mahogany, ice blue and of course black!

EmbroiderMich |  Wearable Embroidered Art.


Yes, you read that right! Necklaces, earrings, rings,
bracelets, cufflinks, tie tacks, hair pins, brooches,
bookmarks.. you name it! Each item is unique and
hand-embroidered by Michal using upcycled
materials for the base of the embroidery.

Artwist Berlin |  Handmade polymer clay earrings


by Sofia. The young brand counts already several
distinct collections and styles: various primitive
shapes in natural colours, a black and golden
limited beaded edition and –my favorite- some
super colourful patterned additions!

Claire's Origami |  Handmade origami jewelry


including earrings, necklaces, brooches and home
decoration made with love by Claire, using paper -
following the Japanese art of Origami. Each folding
creation is varnished twice before use to ensure
maximum sustainability and durability.
@Promobo Hackesche Höfe + Mall of Berlin
& Present & Paper, Schliemannstraße 25A, 10437 Berlin
& Ikigai Niederbarnimstraße 21, 10247 Berlin

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Bloom & Boom Studio |  Handmade


polymer clay earrings and necklaces by Sandra.
Slow-produced, the clay pieces are sometimes
adorned with metal pendants to compose unique
playful jewels - or simply mounted with ear hooks
or studs for a more minimalist look.
@LALOVLIY, Brunnenstraße 165, 10119 Berlin

Raven Heart |  Magical and occult jewelry +


accessories, handcrafted by Pauline, including
earrings and plug creations, necklaces, bracelets,
and beard & dread beads. Pauline’s mystical world
is somewhere between the sky and the sea, with
celestial elements and underwater creatures.

Meipuru Studio |  Hand embroidered


necklaces, brooches, earrings as well as home
décor framed embroideries - all handmade by
Brazilian artist and designer Thisby Khury. Her
designs are inspired from botanical and abstract
figures, with occasional shiny touches.

GlitterGalka|  Handmade feather and flower


accessories for everyday queens, goddesses and
everybody in between. Using feathers, faux
flowers, crystals and trims, Liene creates one of a
kind hair clips, headbands, earrings, and crowns.
Currently custom orders only.

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Hoop so |  Empowering embroidery by Xenia:


handmade embroidery, patterns, kits and on
commission family portraits. Each design is unique
and inspired by her love of nature, art and travel,
whose essence Xenia translates then into her
signature pieces. Each hoop is a little piece of her ♡

Madame Fleurs |  Timeless bouquets, wall


décor compositions and herbarium frames
- all made with dried flowers! Concerned by the
environment, Madame Fleurs works only with
flowers that have been dried unprocessed, using
their natural colour instead of artificial chemicals.

madamefleurs.com |

Migramah Macrame |  Handcrafted with


love by Moroccan-American fiber artist Zahra,
each piece blends traditional Moroccan weaving
with modern design. Her plant hangers and wall
hangings are made with locally-sourced organic
cotton & tassels from the old Medina of Tétuoan.
@Mihitas, Reuterstraße 53, 12047 Berlin
TUE-FRI: 12-7PM, SAT: 12-6PM

Marina Elli |  Marina is an Italian designer


creating patterned accessories & homewares,
designed in Berlin and produced in Italy.
The collection of cushions, bags, lampshades
& face masks is based entirely on natural and
organic fibers such as linen and cotton.
Petersburgerstraße 28, 10249 Berlin,
MON, WED, FRI: 9AM-5PM

marinaelli.com |

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White Shadows Boutique |  Handmade


macrame lanterns, pot hangers & dreamcatchers.
All crafted by Frances with cotton rope of various
colours. Small and big pieces available, including
extra large lamp shades and double pot-hangers.

Pretty Stitchin |  Emily’s line of work is modern


and feminist. In her embroideries she draws
decomplexed bodies, of all shapes and of all
beauty - as they are in real life! She also makes
surrealist pieces, always with impeccable elegance
and precision, as well as digital artworks.

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Osato Origami |  Melina Tiemi is a Japanese-


Brazilian artist making origami, one of the most
beautiful Japanese arts. She learned this craft as
a kid with her grandparents and sister and didn't
stop folding since then. Melina makes custom-
made Origamis with special papers.

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Vendivendiberlin |  Nothing beats the beauty


of handmade ceramic, and Vendivendiberlin is
killing it with her hand-built cheerful pieces!
Inspired by turquoise oceans, plants and cats,
Vendi makes flower pots, soap dishes, tapas bowls
and jewelry, with a focus on functionality - and fun.

Antikapratika Ceramics |  Antikapratika is


the story of two Italian artists whose collaboration
goes back years. With common roots as tattoo
artists, the brand expanded in 2016 to include
Marta’s ceramic skills. Her porcelain creations are
a tribute to the tattoo world, with a touch of glam.

antikapratika.com |

CANTO. |  Online store and cooking website


at the same time, CANTO. aims to give you a full-
blown Asian lifestyle experience. The brand
curates home décor and tableware, mindfully
handpicked from Japan and other Asian countries.
Worth the detour: their many online recipes!

cantocooking.club |

Parzelle46 |  Small batch of handmade and


functional ceramic pieces such as christmas tree’s
and gift wrap’s ornaments. Crafted using the
principles of permaculture (earth care, people care
& future care), each piece is unique and can be
personalized.

parzelle46.de |

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CLOTHING

Photo: @YaBerlin

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Camila Miranda |  Originally from Colombia,


Camila promotes slow fashion with one of a kind
designs made from recycled materials, including
several surrealist handpainted bow ties. Wearable
art is how she names it. Make sure to also check
her book •Collage Poetry• of ‘beautiful nonsense’.

camilamiranda.com |

Before 7am |  Transparency and sustainability


are keys to Before 7am’s statement creations. The
Berlin brand uses only natural fibers, works with
certified partners to assure environmental friendly
practices and produces in Europe. The results are
must-have unique & affordable signature collars.

before7am.co |

Tobias re/design |  ‘Keep it in the loop’ is


Tobias re/design’s family business motto. The two
sisters create luxury pieces from upcycled
premium materials to give them a second life
and give you a unique experience - let it be with a
hoody, scrunchies, sleeping masks or face masks!

tobias-redesign.de |

AVMM |  Female-run online shop, AVMM has a


large choice of sustainable clothing (including two
in-house fashion labels) and lifestyle products
from local makers with a focus on limited edition
and small run production. For more inspiration go
read their MUSE interview series on their blog.

avmm-store.com |

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YaBerlin |  There is a feeling of Berlin’s magical


happiness in YaBerlin’s T-shirts, bags and prints.
The two-year old brand is sharing its love for the
city, and it’s contagious! Also don’t worry be happy,
Yanina, textile designer from Argentina, uses fair
and organic cotton, as well as recycled paper.
@Vielfach, Zimmerstraße 11, 10969 Berlin
MON-SAT: 11AM-5PM

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Anaelle Kuddelmuddel |  Handmade


crochet tops, bikinis, earrings and chokers - all
crafted with love and patience by Anaelle. Also
taking custom requests for your wildest dreams ♡
Last but not least: for the velvet lovers out here,
have a look at her brand new hand-sewn hoodies,
leggings and underwear!

SOLtees|  Californian in exile, SOLtees makes


colourful tie dye clothing, bringing sunshine and
smile in the grayness of Berlin’s winter. Available
for grabs: cotton tees, long sleeves, socks and baby
onesies - all slowmade, using non-toxic colors.
Also open to custom orders on request!

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ACCESSORIES
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The Muses Of Berlin |  Minimalist handbags,


clutches, pouches and accessories made in Berlin
from high quality leather. Smart design with
removable metal chain strap so the pieces can be
worn as a mini handbag, a waistbag or a clutch.

themusesofberlin.com|

Beverly Berlin |  Non-conformist slow-fashion


label for bags and accessories made of used
clothing, original vintage fabrics & materials that
are not used for their intended purpose. The e-
shop includes sleeping masks, face masks, scarves,
collars and jewelry - all handcrafted in the city.
Körtestraße 10, 10969 Berlin, THU-SAT: 1-6PM

beverly-berlin.com |

Polaris Hats and Bags |  Born in 2016 in


Santiago de Chile, Polaris makes *really* cool hats
and useful bags out of recycled clothes found in
Berlin’s streets - because your trash is someone's
treasure! María crafts all pieces following an ethical
process, taking care of the environment & nature.

Weichselstraße 48, 12059 Berlin,


MON-TUE, THU

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KIDS
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Tiny Toes |  Tiny shoes for tiny people J


All baby shoes are handmade with love and care
in Berlin using 100% natural materials. And since
Tiny Toes made so many shoes, she’s now busy
taking of her tiny community (aka her baby), but
you can always DM her for special orders!

Petit Oli | Hand embroidered with care and/or


sewn individually, all products are 100% cotton,
pre-washed and with labels in organic soft cotton.
Available products on Etsy include: jumpsuits,
dresses, pajamas, pants, face masks but also toys,
DIY kits and wall décor.

dodoMobiles |  Handmade nursery mobiles


and cute felted animals by Gabrielė. Her Etsy has
currently lots of pocket bears and incredible baby
mobiles, full of love and poetry. Warning: the
following links contain extremely cute things!
You may *not* be able to resist.

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WELLNESS
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Photo: @dayoneskin

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DayOneSkin |  Natural handmade soap and


skincare products made in Berlin: vegan, organic,
cruelty-free, palm-free and eco-friendly. Currently
available on Etsy: handmade soaps and lip balms,
natural cotton and sisal soap bags, luffa sponges,
and selfmade concrete/wood soap dishes.

Jen Black |  If you’ve been browsing the collages


artists a few pages back, you may have seen Jen’s!
Artist, feminist, designer.. Jen also makes vegan
soaps (natural, vegan and palm-free) and candles.
Both wellness and artistic worlds meet in her
package: art bar+ print.

jenblack.work |

Candelix |  Natural soy wax candles, hand-


poured in Berlin, made from biodegradable toxin-
free wax, with eco-friendly and lead-free wicks to
ensure a smooth burn. Several scents available
including: rose, basil+lime, black tea+cucumber,
Christmas tree, fireside, grapefruit, lavender..

candlelix.com |

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KITCHEN
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FOOD & USTENSILS

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Love Jar by Lina |  Outstanding cakes in


reusable/refundable jars, all made with love
by Lina in her kitchen. On the menu (more
on request): Matcha Tiramisù, Four Chocolates,
Red Velvet, Blueberry Cheesecake, Carrot cake..
Vegan variations possible on demand.

Wax-wrap | Handmade wax wraps by Anna


& Chelsea made out of fairly-produced organic
cotton, organic local beeswax, sustainably
harvested damar tree resin & organic jojoba oil.
And because they’re awesome, they also made
step-by-step tutorials for do-it-yourself wax wraps!
@Die Wachstücherei, Liegnitzer Straße 34
10999 Berlin, TUE-FRI 12-6PM, SAT 11AM-4PM

wax-wrap.de |

Miss Sophie’s Planet |  Fine cuisine at your


doorstep! Miss Sophie is an artist and your plate is
her canvas. Caterer, she also makes private dining
(in your kitchen) for up to 10 people (and two
households J). Her menu is her Instagram, with
mouth watering posts worthy of a starred chef!

miss-sophies-planet.com |

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Vandeley |  Cosy shop bursting with furniture,


home accessories, selected vintage items, pictures
and decorative gems to brighten up your home.
The shop selection is changing constantly, from big
pieces of furniture to small gift ideas. Latest arrivals
include new ceramics for the kitchen and plants!
Sprengelstraße 39, 13353 Berlin, MON-SAT: 11AM-7PM

vandeley.de |

English Traders |  Inspired by the old English


seafaring tradition, English Traders offers an
extended choice of long lasting and useful things
for home (kitchen and bathroom) and outside -
sourced from long-established traditional
businesses as well as innovative companies
using high-quality and sustainable materials.
@Weisestraße 58, 12049 Berlin, MON-SAT: 12-7PM

englishtraders.de |

BOHEI |  Selected gift and art items from Berlin


based artists & manufacturers including postcards,
art prints, fashion, home & living, accessories, liquors
and condiments! New in the shop: 2021 calendars
and colourful patterned socks.
Weserstraße. 43, 12045 Berlin, MON-SAT: 12-7PM

bohei-shop.com |

This city rocks |  Berlin based design label, This


city rocks created patterns inspired by the city’s
icons such as the Brandenburger Tor and the
Fernsehturm. These unique urban designs have
been incorporated into T-shirts, scarves, bags,
cushions, kitchenware, masks & more!
Libauer Straße 23, 10245 Berlin
MON-FRI: 12-7PM, SAT:11AM-7PM

thiscity.rocks |

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#BERLINTAGE |  Online and offline vintage,


second hand, designer & reworked apparel store.
Also selling your vintage clothes for you, including
steaming & hanging out your treasures, taking
pics and listing them on their online store
& marketplace channels! How cool is that?
@Lenaustraße 20, 12047 Berlin, MON-SAT 1-7PM

berlintage.com |  

Nowhereland Tattoo |  LGTBIQ+ friendly


tattoo shop turned into a temporary concept store
to stay busy and afloat during the pandemic. The
collective gathers artists inspired by queer culture,
nostalgia and of course ink! In-shop merchandising
features T-shirts, sunglasses, art prints & more!
Wiener Straße 36 10999 Berlin, MON-SUN 12-7PM

nowherelandtattoo.berlin |

AA-Collected |  Designer-run retail showroom


& agency with an in-house jewelry studio including
over 15 labels that span a variety of products. With
a predominant focus on contemporary jewelry, the
shop also showcases women and men's fashion,
lingerie, objects, accessories & beauty products.
Skalitzer Straße 77, 10997 Berlin, TUE-SAT: 12-7PM

aa-collected.com |  

Producer's Gallery |  Group of artists


running their own space, the Producer’s Gallery
also had to temporarily turn into a pop-up store
to remain active. The gallery is having a X-mas art
shop to support local artists, including art prints,
jewelry, collages, paintings and more!
Kastanienallee 12, 10435 Berlin, MON-SUN: 2-8PM

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Rudeboi Studio |  Much more than just a


barber, Rudeboi Studio is a collective of various
artists. The shop features beauty products, original
paintings & digital prints, and a new streetwear
collection of hoodies - in the name of the collective.
Oderbergerstraße 55, 10435 Berlin

Krassegitarren |  Passionate about music in


general and guitars in particular, Michaela has a
guitar store with handcrafted instruments, CDs
and other guitar related accessories. To make
optimal guitars that will produce perfect sound,
Michaela uses the best tools, and lots of love.
Choriner Straße 40, 10435 Berlin - appointment only

krassegitarren.de |  

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Fareen Shaikh |  As a work coach, Fareen helps


people finding their next fulfilling job by coaching
them with their resume, LinkedIn profile and
interviewing skills. In person or remotely, she will
support you in building confidence, highlight areas
of strength and create a strategy for improvement.

fareenshaikh.com |

Spiral School of Music |  Instrumental and


singing lessons for children (from 3 years old) and
adults of all levels, in Deutsch, English, Русский,
Български. Individual courses: flute, violin, guitar,
piano, singing, harmonica, ukulele and piano.
Group classes: guitar, harmonica and ukulele.
@Käthe-Niederkirchner-Straße 19, 10407 Berlin

music-school-berlin.de |

Sofiya Dance |  Contemporary oriental


dancer, choreographer and performance director,
Sofiya teaches dance and back exercise (posture
correction) classes, in group or individually:
Contemporary Oriental Dance, Bellydance, Healthy
Back, Essence of Bellydance, Body Isolation & Control.

sofiya.dance |

Wood Sisters |  Anna-Liisa is empowering


women by teaching them how to build zero/low
waste furniture. Available workshops: DIY wood-
working for beginners, Zero waste jewelry, Urban
woodcarving for beginners, Woodcarving retreat in
Brandenburg, and Tumi Ishi Balancing Blocks.

wood-sisters.com |

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Raquel Lima |  Born in Brazil, Raquel grew up in


a traditionally spiritual environment. After years
of practice, she is now offering holistic therapies,
acting on the physical, emotional, mental and
spiritual bodies -such as: Reiki, Thetahealing and
Multidimensional- in Portuguese, Spanish & English.

Rabbel Magazine |  Rabbel is an artsy and


feminist print magazine designed & made in Berlin
to inspire the next generation of preteen girls to
approach life fearlessly and creatively. Through
inspiring and uplifting content, the magazine
redefines the mirror we are seeing ourselves in.

rabbelmag.com |

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Very Ugly Plates |  Hilarious and sarcastic


upcycled second hand wall plates turned into
unique art pieces. Guaranteed giggles! Warning:
you may not be able to stop scrolling J
Also available: Very Ugly food-safe plates.

veryuglyplates.de |

KnK Play |  Made in Berlin, KnK Play is a game


designed to give you a chance to play around with
sexual power dynamics. With full control over the
game scenarios, KnK allows you to experiment in a
consensual and playful manner.

knkplay.me |

Malandra |  Meaning ‘free-spirited woman, who


is adventurous, fun, strong, sassy and not afraid to
defy preconceptions’ in Brazilian, ‘Malandra’ Cachaça
is an artisanal, small batch and sustainable spirit
made form sugarcane.

malandracachaca.com |

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*THE END*
BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE for being reactive and supportive in
the making of this online guide! Thank you to Olga (@Adventures
Illustrated) for being the face of this guide with her wonderful black &
white map of Berlin. Thank you to my friends, whom I 𝚑̶𝚊̶𝚛̶𝚊̶𝚜̶𝚜̶𝚎̶𝚍̶ voice-
messaged every five minutes for advices and questions.

BIG THANKS TO YOU, who is reading this, and who - by doing so - is


showing interest & support to our local community of makers and doers. I
sincerley hope that this publication has been useful and inspiring to you.

This guide is not perfect, and it doesnt pretend to be, but it’s filled with
love and talented people. It’s also not exhaustive, and only represents the
small businesses who signed up for it. If you are a small business owner
and would like to appear here, you can register for a potential second
edition of the guide: bit.ly/berlin-guide-v2

FOR FEEDBACK, LOVE, CRITICS & EDITS: alicia@small-businesses.berlin


CREDITS

ALL IMAGES in the guide belong to the business they


illustrate. On the category pages (full size single image)
you can find the name of the business from which the
image come, on the top right corner of the pic.

ALL ICONS in the guide are by Freepik and Pixel Perfect


from flaticon.com

SPECIAL FONTS are: Open Sans, Traveling_Typewriter and


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