Cape TownShopping

Gift shopping in Cape Town

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    Imiso Ceramics

    At the Old Biscuit Mill you’ll find the studio of Imiso Ceramics. Imiso, which means tomorrow in Xhosa, is an upmarket brand of ceramic art developed by award-winning ceramicist Andile Dyalvane and three partners. His work represents traditional objects such as Xhosa (isiXhosa) milk pails and Ngumi storage vessels, with surface treatment inspired by tribal body scarification.

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  2. B

    Clementina Ceramics

    The super-colourful ceramics of Clementina van der Walt take their inspiration from the geometric patterns of Zulu and Ndebele beadwork, and traditional African basketry, pottery and textiles. One of her ranges is used as tableware at the Africa Café where you can buy pieces at the gift shop. Her main showroom is Clementina Ceramics.

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  3. C

    Wallflower

    Follow the trail of rose petals up the stairs to this interior-design boutique, which stocks a fine selection of gifts. Choose from handmade candles, body products (which you can test) and delicate ceramics by the likes of Lisa Firer and Heather Mills, whose studio you can visit at Imhoff Farm .

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  4. D

    Kalk Bay Quarter

    A good place to rummage for gifts. Look at the ceramics by Tessa Gawith, the traditional-style confectionary of Sweet & Salty Mason's, and Brett Murray's Boogie Lights series of wall lamps.

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  6. F

    Baraka

    Eclectic décor and gifts like quad paintings on Mandela by Dominic Logan and handmade leather journals and photo albums by Gavin Terblanche (www.worldsofwonder.co.za).

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