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Knysna's natural beauty has drawn more artists, crafters and creative spirits than any other location in South Africa: - The Knysna Fine Arts Gallery is the largest gallery in the Western Cape with an excellent reflection of the areas talent.
- The Knysna Forest is a rich source of fine timbers and woodwork. Visit Feathers Gallery, with it's exquisitely handcrafted birds of wood.
- There are a variety of studio's, where potters, painters, woodcarvers, leather workers and other artists may be visited.
- The Wilderness Craft Market with its village-market atmosphere is on the last Sunday of the month at the mouth of the Touw River.
- The Traders Market takes place on the second Sunday of each month in in front of the Karos Wilderness Hotel. Jumble, bric-a-brac, crafts and food are among diverse items for sale.
Contact persons: Di Young or Gill Thomas Tel (044) 343 2561 International +27 44 343 2561
ARTISTICO ART GALLERY |
044 382 4902 | Grey Street | South African artists |
KARUMA |
044 382 3882 | Grey Street | Contemporary and traditional southern African art |
THE STARLIGHT THREAD |
044 388 4659 | Rheenendal | Hand painted t-shirts |
THE VALLEY FORGE |
044 387 1198 | Industrial Area - Meubel Street | Batonga Doors and drums, Unique furniture |
ARTIFAEKT GALLERY |
044 874 1754 | Davidson Rd, George | Shona Art, Ostrich Skin products |
BIRDS OF AFRICA |
044-382 5660 | Industrial Area | Exclusive wood-crafted birds |
BITOU CRAFT |
044-382 3251 | Woodmill/Quays | Woven & clay goods |
ARMITAGE BOWLS |
044-388 4659 | Rheenendal Rd | Wooden bowls & other hand-turned products. |
CHRIS TUGWELL GALLERY |
044-384 0273 | Leisure Isle/Knysna | Art gallery featuring well-known S.A artists. |
BUSHPIG FABRIC |
044-388 4807 | Rheenendal Rd | Design studio, screenprinting workshop & shop. |
CRAZY CLAY |
044-382 5394 | 10 Auction Mart Ave/Knysna | Manufacturers of clay products. |
DALE ELLIOTT GALLERY |
044-382 5646 | Woodmill Lane | Fine art gallery |
ENGELBRECHTS TOURIST CENTRE |
044-382 5784 | 32 Main St/Knysna | Curios & wooden artifacts. |
FEATHERS OF KNYSNA |
044-382 5629 | Industrial Area/Memorial Square | Exclusive wood-crafted birds |
FOREST BEARS |
044-382 7386 | 19 Spring St. | Teddy Bears |
GARDEN ROUTE EXPORT HOUSE |
044-382 2221 | Main Rd. | African art & curios |
ILOVANI @ THE HEATH |
044-532 7899 | Harkerville - off N2 - 6 kms from Plettenberg Bay | Contemporary indigenous wood & metal furniture. |
KNYSNA FINE ART |
044-382 5846 | 8 Grey St. | Fine art |
METALCRAFT GALLERY |
044-382 2522 | 19 Clyde St./Quays | Metal craft |
KNYSNA QUAYS CRAFT MARKET |
044-382 0440 | Knysna Quays Waterfront | Extensive variety of hand-crafted items. |
OLD NICK VILLAGE |
044-533 1395 | N2 Plettenberg Bay | Pottery |
RUSTIC TIMBER FURNITURE |
044-382 2240 | Main Rd | Indigenous furniture |
SCARAB PAPER |
044-343 2455 | Sedgefield | Hand-made "elephant dung" paper |
THE POTTER |
044-532 7735 | Plettenberg Bay | Pottery |
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