Czech arts and crafts society (1908–1935) that manufactured and sold products with the aim of cultivating household applied art and design.
A term denoting in particular hand-crafted glassware made from Bohemian crystal, blown and ground by master glassblowers. An export phenomenon with centuries-old tradition.
World-famous Czech brewery. One of the largest exporters of beer in the Czech Republic.
A traditional Czech brand of cosmetics, manufacturer of the internationally acclaimed Dermacol Cover make-up.
The largest manufacturer of home electric appliances in the Czech Republic. During the socialist period, every Czech and Slovak family had on average at least one ETA product.
Blown and ground glass jewellery manufactured in the Jablonec and Trutnov areas, and in Jizera Mountains. Czech export phenomenon of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The largest manufacturer of stationary and art supplies in Central and East Europe. It has been in existence for more than 200 years.
World famous Czech glass manufacturer specialising in large installations in architecture. It is based in Nový Bor.
Czech textile company that manufactures functional underwear for sports and everyday use from its own patented materials. It became internationally famous as manufacturer of protective underwear for armed forces.
Glassware manufacturer from Karlovy Vary, producing luxury, perfectly crafted glass sculptures and glass sets. Its world-famous crystal is called the glass of kings.
Original Czechoslovak shopping bag made from a characteristic woven net, designed in the early 20th century, currently seen as an ecological replacement for plastic bags.
Legendary Czech sports shoes with a characteristic silhouette. Also popular as practical and durable working shoes. They became popular again at the turn of the millennia due to collaboration with young designers.
Portable electric oven that heats from above. It has a long history. It was and still is a part of virtually very Czech family.
Czech family company based in the Central Bohemian municipality of Kyšice, manufacturing affordable cosmetics with natural extracts. They sell their products to more than 20 countries around the world.
The second largest beer producer in the Czech Republic. It has been making beer for more than 150 years.
Czech clothing company manufacturing technical sports clothes from functional materials. Its fashion brand Poutnik by Tilak, designed by Errolson Hugh’s studio ACRONYM, has achieved international renown.
World famous Czech manufacturer of felt hats from Nový Jičín, continuing the tradition of the Hückel family company. A major supplier of half-finished hat products to the companies Borsalino and Stetson, as well as to the designer Philip Treacy.
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