Vana Tallinn, a 1960s concoction that's considered the quintessential Estonian beverage, is sold in every alcohol shop, but to make it a more presentable gift, buy the leather pouch that's often sold with it. It'll make it look nicer when it's sitting up high on your friend's shelf for months on end. [...]

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Souvenir shops do a good trade in ceramic figures, especially little ceramic buildings. Some are fairy-tale creations that have a hollow inside where you can put a candle. Others are amazingly precise copies of specific buildings in Old Town. [...]

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Sweaters of all varieties, knit caps, gloves and mittens are traditional gifts that are sold just about everywhere in Old Town. The most interesting place to shop for knitwear is definitely the sweater market on Müürivahe, along the Old Town wall near McDonald's. [...]

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Blacksmiths have been whacking hot iron with hammers for many centuries in Tallinn. You can find items ranging from ashtrays to curtain rods for sale at any given souvenir shop. After all, nothing says "I love you" better than an iron-forged fire place poker.
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