Cordoba is an excellent city for a wide range of shopping opportunities. There are plenty of the expected souvenir shops, but most carry a fine range of handicrafts as well. I did most of my shopping in Juderia, Cordoba's old Jewish Quarter, where a mix of souvenir markets and specialty stores made for oodles of fun. Walking through those narrow cobblestoned streets, I got a sense that not very much had changed in this area since the medieval times.
Many shops within this area of the city double as workshops where their merchandise is produced. Most of the gorgeous silver filigree jewelry Andalucia is so famous for is crafted right here in Cordoba. This is also an excellent place to buy embossed leather goods and traditional flat-topped "cordobes" hats. Prices on these goods are a great deal less than anywhere else in Spain.
Another proud heritage craft in Cordoba is the making of acoustic guitars. These are by far the finest quality in the world! Many of these beautiful instruments find themselves in the hands of famous musicians around the globe.
Some souvenir shops are also good for a hearty laugh. If you keep your eyes upon the shelves and tables, everything will seem pretty typical. If you look down to the stuff on the floor, however, you may find a few surprises -- baskets of little naked butts and more baskets of, ahem, a certain male appendage fashioned into (what else?) keychains! OHHHH MYYYYYY!!!