Czech Cottage, opened in 1975 and specializing in glassware, gifts and jewelry from the Czech & Slovak Republics. Featuring garnet and fashion jewelry, hand cut crystal, hand made and hand engraved glass, Christmas ornaments, hand painted ceramics, tea pots, cups & saucers, dinnerware.
Keywords: Czech, Bohemian, gifts, Czech Village, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Midwest, Czech Garnet Jewelry, crystal, Lead Crystal, glass, garnets, jewelry, porcelain, dinnerware, overlay glass, egermann ruby glass,
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1975
What is your primary product or service?
Unusual gifts, glassware, crystal, jewelry and home accessories
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have items from several countries but we specialize in products produced in the Czech and Slovak Republics
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
one location
Provide detailed directions to your location
close to downtown Cedar Rapids at the intersection of 16th Avenue and C Street Southwest
What type of payments do you accept?
cash, visa, master card, american express and discover
Which areas do you service?
mainly midwest but we have customers throughout the U.S
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Jitka and Bob Schaffer, mother and son
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Saturday 10:00 - 5:00