Cape Town
The showroom and atelier of Malcolm Klûk (once an apprentice to John Galliano) and Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit are combined here. Expect haute couture,…
Must-see shopping in South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini (Swaziland)
Gauteng
If you're after vintage and antique kitchenalia or just plain old colourful and kitsch junk then this is the place for you. A warren of expertly…
Cape Town
Capetonian interior-design adventures can be had at this place, set back from Albert Rd, where you may be able to pick up original framed Trechtikoff…
Cape Town
Like a mini fashion department store, a variety of mens- and womens-wear brands are showcased here – it's a good spot to browse for colourful, locally…
Cape Town
Vinyl junkies can score their fix at this small emporium run by a local record publisher – they have CDs and even a few lo-fi cassettes too. While you…
Cape Town
Overlooking Bloubergstrand, this mall is pleasant for a wander between sunbathing, with plenty of cafes for taking in the Table Mountain views. Opening…
Cape Town
Some 14 Capetonian designers, including Ballo sunglasses, Sealand bags made from recycled materials, and Grandt Mason shoes, are stocked in this Mondrian…
Lesotho
Built in 2012, this glitzy mall contains upscale restaurants, several banks and ATMs, a Shoprite, a Woolworths, a nightclub and even a small children's…
Cape Town
The pungent smell of over 100 different herbs, spices and incenses perfumes the air at this cornerstone of the Bo-Kaap’s Cape Muslim community, where…
Cape Town
Specialising in prints by local artists – both established and up-and-coming – and likely to have something that is both affordable and small enough to…
Johannesburg
Occupying part of a former industrial warehouse on the western edge of downtown Jo'burg, this thriving marketplace offers mainly gourmet outlets, food…
Lesotho
More expensive than elsewhere in Lesotho, but convenient and well stocked with two floors of quality crafts from across the country. Credit cards are…
Durban
More like a museum than a bookshop, this antique-filled delight is chock-a-block with first editions and is everything an antiquarian bookshop should be…
Limpopo
In the village of Mbokota southeast of Elim, local women create stunning, colourful textiles using traditional Tsonga designs through batik, hand painting…
Cape Town
Beautiful fabrics from the ends of rolls and swatch books are used by Grandt Mason to create his one-off shoes and boots, which start at around R1900. No…
Cape Town
With more than 400 shops, 50-odd restaurants, 18 cinema screens and 8000 parking bays, this faux palazzo is one of Africa's largest malls. Entertainment…
Cape Town
Exhibition space for the nonprofit Association for Visual Arts (AVA), which shows some very interesting work by local artists. Pick up signed prints of…
Cape Town
Stocks the beautiful ostrich-eggshell-decorated accessories made by Avoova – each one is a unique piece. You’ll also find Masai beadwork from Kenya, and a…
Cape Town
If you’re interested in local ceramics, the date to mark in your diary is the twice-yearly Rondebosch Potters Market, held from 8am to 2pm on the second…
Cape Town
A tasteful selection of fashion, gifts and homewares from South African and international designers. The choices of products reflect the owners’ travels…
Cape Town
Come here for locally made, top-quality leather and canvas bags, including backpacks, handbags and other fashion accessories.
Cape Town
Constantia's main shopping hub covers all the basics and more, with a couple of major supermarkets and many other stores, including an Exclusive Books…
Cape Town
This weekly takeaway food market is very popular with city office workers. It's held at the southern end of St Georges Mall and also includes a few craft…
Cape Town
Olive oil and other locally sourced organic ingredients are used for the high-quality bath, body and perfumery products, including scented candles,…
Cape Town
SMAC specialises in artworks from 1960 to the 1980s and occupies a series of roomy spaces in the Palms, where you'll find a few other, smaller art and…
Cape Town
Extraordinary repurposed furniture and lighting by Katie Thompson – think suitcases turned into chairs, crockery as lamp stands, and fridge magnets made…
Johannesburg
In a new smaller location on the corner of Ntemi Piliso and Commissioner Sts, Kohinoor is one of the best sources of African music, and sells everything…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
This fair-trade enterprise employs more than 30 local artisans who produce beautiful printed wall hangings, clothing and cushion covers. It's based at the…
Cape Town
If you're after something art nouveau, art deco or of 20th-century design, then this expertly curated dealer is the place to head. Their displays are like…
Cape Town
Colour-coordinated items pack this emporium of all things African, tribal and crafty. They support local artists, who sell some of their beadwork and…
Johannesburg
If you’re after serious retail therapy, head to this interlocking series of upmarket malls. Central parking is available on the corner of Cradock Ave and…
Eastern Cape
Just off the main road, the market showcases the products and projects of the local community, including craftwork, clothing, crystals and the odd bio…
Cape Town
A very groovy little shop stocking a great range of locally produced souvenirs, including their own brand of design T-shirts and some African music CDs.
Cape Town
Packed with a wide range of local artworks at a range of price points. Look for the humorous colourful pieces by David Kuijers, puppets and ceramics.
Limpopo
This group of 15 women produce traditional- and contemporary-design pottery, including, pots, bowls and beads. It's in Mukondeni, southeast of Elim.
Durban
Durban's hip elite hang out at this delightfully cluttered record shop. There is a coffee shop and expansive veranda where music is always pumping.
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Pick up African craftwork and souvenirs at this lay-by market with sea views. It's on the main coast road, just north of the turning for Llandudno.
Cape Town
This gallery can be credited with kicking Capetonian creativity up the backside. Drop by to witness the unruly forces of young South African art.
eSwatini (Swaziland)
This colourful, compact craft centre has several shops featuring everything from weaving and tapestries to candles, woodcarvings and T-shirts.
Cape Town
A well-stocked and convenient branch of South Africa's excellent supermarket chain, where you can buy quality food and wine (but not beer).
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