The stunning views and delicious food are a commodity on the beautiful island of Mykonos, Greece. But another part of this incredible island is the shopping. Walking through the narrow streets you will pass by the cutest shops with great souvenirs and local products. Walking around the quaint town, you will find yourself talking to local store owners and hearing about their stories. Many have owned their stores for generations and have a personal hand in their products.
View from the outside of the store called Amnesia
One store called, Amnesia, encompasses the true authenticity of the island. The store is pretty close to the port and easy to pass by while exploring the town. The store has been in Mykonos since 1997 and carries jewelry, shoes, purses, scarves and other accessories.
You will be drawn in to this store by the flashing colors and beautiful design of the purses, handbags and jewelry.
The store owners wife is currently in Athens managing another store with similar products, but she hand makes all of the handbags that the store sells. Each one is uniquely made, with different colors and stitching.The bright colored sandals will catch your eye. The husband is very proud of his wife and will spend a lot of time telling you about each bag and how she made it. Each one on display offsets one of the handmade bags, making it the perfect pair. The colors are so bright and fun, making them perfect for Greece! They are the perfect accessory to brighten up any outfit and will bring some color to the white landscape of the island!
Some of the bright colored sandals and handbags
The store owner is also willing to work with you to make the shoes a perfect fit. He can easily adjust the sandals to make the straps tighter. The sandals pictured below are 65 euros and that included a discount. The store carries products that are high-end brands, but he sells a lot of last seasons products and is able to give discounts.
These sandals cost 65 euros and are handmade and adjusted in store to fit perfectly.
The prices in the store are a little bit high, but that is because the great quality and greek brands.For planning purposes, be aware that the store opens in the afternoon. If you are looking for the perfect accessory shop, Amnesia is the perfect store for you! Although it is a tad pricey, the quality is top of the line and worth the extra cost! Amnesia is the perfect spot to buy hand-made bags, different sandals and delicate jewelry.
