Art & Craft shopping in Australia
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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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Eva Breuer Art Dealer
This is a well-regarded, friendly gallery stocking a bright selection of modern Australian art. Look for museum-quality works by Grace Cossington Smith, Sidney Nolan, James Coburn, Arthur Boyd and every other big name in the genre. There are works on canvas and paper, plus a selection of artworks for under A$5000.00.
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Tim Olsen Gallery
Tim Olsen runs one of Sydney's most important galleries. The airy space holds works by Tim's father, John Olsen (winner of the 2005 Archibald prize), and some dazzlingly beautiful landscapes by Ian Grant and Philip Hunter; also present are abstract paintings by Melinda Harper and Matthew Johnson.
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Beehive Gallery
As long as it’s homemade it has a home in this store, focusing on quality fashion, jewellery and arts and crafts from around 100 local artisans. The walls are peppered with interesting small photo canvases of Sydney scenes – good souvenirs!
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Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery
For 25 years this high-powered commercial gallery has showcased innovative contemporary work, representing artists such as Tracey Moffatt, Fiona Hall, Bronwyn Oliver and Bill Henson. It's great for a nosy even if you're not crazy-wealthy.
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Tribal Galleries
There are Indigenous artefacts aplenty here, including didgeridoos that the staff claim have been hollowed the proper way – by termites. Works come with a certificate of authenticity and the money goes straight back to the artist.
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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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Old Broome Lockup Gallery
In the building that was a jail for Aborigines up until the 1950s, this gallery sells art by local Indigenous painters, along with photography, carvings, didgeridoos and music created by resident artists.
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Territory Craft
This is a retail gallery for Territorian artists working with glass, enamel, fibre and various other materials. Visit the studio out the back to see how the wares are made, and to talk to the artisans.
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Bowerbird Tip Shop
Op-shoppers and foragers will love the Tip Shop, which proves that one person's trash is another's treasure. Sculptures fashioned from found objects are interspersed with salvaged stuff.
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CAAMA Shop
The CAAMA (Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association) Shop stocks Aboriginal books, CDs and cassettes, painted ceramics, and various products with local Aboriginal designs.
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Short St Gallery
In a 100 year-old house (one of Broome's oldest: note the wind tunnel!), Short St Gallery was Broome's first gallery and specialises in contemporary indigenous Kimberley art.
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Arilla Paper
Arilla Paper is an indigenous women’s cooperative that sells beautiful handcrafted paper made from native plants and grasses. It’s great for gifts!
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Handmark Gallery
Handmark Gallery puts on solo and group exhibitions of interesting ceramics, glass, wood and textiles, as well as paintings and sculpture by Tasmanian artists.
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Form
Just around the corner from King St, Form stocks vases and craft pieces by Australian artists as well as design books, broaches, jewellery and bags.
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Bim Bam
This small gallery sells quality Indigenous art and craft, some affordable for most wallets and some for the serious collector.
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