Amsterdam Gifts

Condomerie het Gulden Vlies, Warmoesstraat 141 (☎062 741 74; www.condomerie.com), According to their website, the “Condomerie of the Golden Fleece” is the world's first specialized shop for condoms. Regardless of whether they're right about being the first to come up with the idea of a condom store, they certainly do have one remarkable collection of prophylactics. You'll find an immense variety of male condoms in different materials (including vegan-friendly) and sizes, female condoms, lubes, and sex toys. The store also sells “novelty” condoms, which might come with terrifying-looking spiky appendages or be painted like cute frogs. Tram #4, 9, 16, 24, or 25 to Dam. Cross the square and make a left up Warmoesstraat. Open M-Sa 10am-6pm. Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access.
Moonlight Gifts, Haarlemmerstraat 20 (☎077 220 13), Small store with an inexplicable and eclectic collection of painted cow figurines, cow clocks, and other bovine paraphernalia. There are some more traditional Dutch souvenirs as well—posters, postcards, Delft, and the like. From Centraal Station, make a right, cross the Singel, and go down Haarlemmerstraat. Open daily 10am-6pm. Does not take credit cards. Wheelchair access.
De Emaillekeizer, 1e Sweelinckstraat 15 (☎066 418 47; www.emaillekeizer.nl), Sells all kinds of imported and West African inspired items: woven baskets, pots, cloth, jewelry, enameled items, and more. A really good selection of bright dishware is here as well as some interesting vintage postcards and “nostalgic enamel signs.” Tram #16 or 24 to Albert Cuypstraat. Walk a few blocks through the market and make a right onto 1e Sweelinckstraat. Most things from €4. Open M-Sa 10:30am-6:30pm. Does not take credit cards. No wheelchair access.
Dam Square Souvenirs, Dam 19 (☎062 034 32; www.dutchsouvenirs.com), The largest collection of cheesy Dutch souvenirs in town. You can get clogs, windmills, Delft, Amsterdam T-shirts, and just about any other kitschy thing. The store is a sight in and of itself, with a boat-sized clog outside and a massive cow hanging from the ceiling indoors. Tram #4, 9, 16, 24, or 25 to Dam. The store is on the south side of the square. 10% off coupon on store website. Open daily 9am-10pm. Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access.