Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.06.2017, Page 52

Stamps
Remember in the good old days,
when you’d go on holiday and pick
up a mighty fine stamp? Me nei-
ther, but if you’re scrambling for
space in your hand luggage, pick
up a stamp from Iceland Post.
Now’s a great time to start your
collection (before the
hipsters get wind and
stamp prices go through
the roof). They’re pret-
ty charming, and can
be yours for just over 100 ISK (if
you’re feeling really crazy, you can
get a subscription).
Sheepskin Rug
Maybe summer isn’t the best time
to buy an Icelandic sweater—but
fear not. Take home an Icelandic
sheepskin rug to inject instant
Scandi-chic into your home. Ice-
landic wool is notoriously hardy,
and sheep come in all shapes and
sizes, so we guarantee you’ll find
something to suit your style. Need
a quick costume? Throw it over
your shoulders and pretend to be
someone from ‘Game of Thrones’
(tried and tested).
Fjallagrasa Icelandic
Schnapps
Throughout the cen-
turies, Icelandic moss
has been used to a
host of medicinal pur-
poses. Steeping the
moss in alcohol, Fjallagrasa Ice-
landic Schnapps is presented as
a “true Viking drink” that tastes
“purely of Iceland.” Hand-picked
in the Highlands, the moss is
blended with booze to draw out
active ingredients that have been
proven to keep your gut healthy.
Disclaimer: health benefits may
subside with heavy use.
Omnom Gourmet
Chocolate
Icelanders hide liquorice in every-
thing—booze, chocolate, coffee,
gum… the list goes on. If you’ve had
just about enough, get your hands
on gourmet goods from Reykja-
vík-based chocolatier Omnom.
Into role-play? Dress up as Willy
Wonka on the factory tour and
take a look inside the test kitch-
en. There’s a lot to choose from.
Chocolate flavours include sea
salted almonds, milk of Madagas-
car, coffee and liquorice (sorry).
Shopping 51The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 10 — 2017
Buy Shit
Back away from the fridge magnets.
This stuff is better.
Words: Anisha Chandar
Last Thing I Bought

Name: Andri Már Sigurðsson Age: 33
Job: Busker/street performer
Last Purchase: Pipe tobacco
Photo & Text: Anisha Chandar
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