Handmade is the new luxury

A handmade product takes time. Materials must be chosen, techniques learned and the work done well. This is what you pay for when you choose craft.

We make things ourselves and work with other small-scale producers. We want to sell things that will be used and appreciated, and help make it possible to earn a living from making things in Norway.

Why are we called Arendal Souvenirs?

A souvenir is a memory. It can be a memory from Arendal, from Norway or from something that we have experienced. We hope you that what you take with you home will have a connection to the country and people of Norway. 

We provide a space for handcrafters

There are so many gifted handcrafters and small producers that need a place to sell their products. At Arendal Souvenirs our customers can see the products, ask questions and learn more about the maker.  We are also able to supply our producers feedback that our producers can use going forward. 

We are always scouting for new producers of products made in Norway. We do our research so that we can tell our customers where to products are are made and separate between Norwegian produced and handmade. 

Our Compass Logo

The compass is about finding your way - to the store, to a product, to a new technique or to becoming a producer.  Arendal Souvenirs is the place to gather others to help them find their way.

Local food is also a handcraft 

We are developing our food products from local and Norwegian producers. We are focused on the ingredients, knowledge and people behind the products.