Art & Craft shopping in Melbourne
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Shweshwe
Named for the ubiquitous waxed cloth of Africa, this enticing shop evokes the rhythm and pace of its owner’s birthplace. Look for contemporary fashion from Cape Town, as well as exclusive ranges from Brazilian and Swedish designers. Homewares are handcrafted and ethically sourced and include luxurious wool blankets, eye-catching toys, felt cushions that resemble smooth pebbles and Madagascan recycled-plastic screens.
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Ak Traditions
ak’s stock of exquisitely soulful dolls, toys and quilts are made in Kyrgyz using handmade wool felt and yarn-dyed cotton. It also stocks a range of luxurious organic knits for babies, and for the crafty there’s inspiring DIY kits and materials. Dinara, its signature doll, can be dressed off the peg, or you can buy knitting patterns to make her clothes yourself.
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Buttonmania
OK, a cache of buttons isn’t on every traveller’s must-have list. Still, Cathy Boulton’s fastener-filled drawers are famous among Melbourne’s creative types. She stocks rare and antique buttons that you won’t find elsewhere; they are a delight to behold. This small shop is not easy to find, but that’s part of the appeal.
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Meet Me at Mike’s
Mixed assortments of ‘70s greeting cards are sold alongside quilts and children’s clothes lovingly crafted from ’50s fabric. There’s also a range of kits and beautiful materials that will go down well with the Etsy generation.
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St Luke Artist Colourmen
An inspiring artist’s supply shop for both professionals and Sunday painters, St Luke stocks journals, kits and all manner of materials. Some of its beautifully packaged materials are objects in themselves.
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