Photo courtesy: MoB store
Want to buy something truly special? Then hunt down lovingly made, handcrafted and unique items. Far removed from mass produced goods made overseas, we've fossicked to find the places in Brisbane you can buy goods made by the talented artisans of Brisbane. You'll discover stunning jewellery, handmade fabric creations or one-off homewares. Spoil yourself and stand out from the shopping crowd.
MoB (Museum of Brisbane)
Tucked away on the ground floor of Brisbane's City Hall, the MoB store is a hidden gem. With an in-house studio of resident jewellers, you are guaranteed to find a unique and special piece at the MoB shop. You might be lucky enough to see the jewellers at work too. Apart from jewellery you can buy handmade textiles, cards, accessories, bags and homewares - all crafted locally.
(m)art
(m)art is the Craft Queensland store in Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Stocked with beautiful items, made by artisans and passionate designers, you'll find objects of desire here that are nowhere else. They even have a bridal registry.
Gallery Store
The interesting gift stores at the Queensland Art Galley and Gallery of Modern Art, include pieces from talented artists and craftspeople. Ceramic pieces, jewellery, bags and homewares are sold plus items that are funny, confronting or just unusual.
Kiln Gallery Paddington
Has a store called the Substation, stocked with art, sculpture and jewellery made by local artists.
Sheil Collection
The Sheil Collection in the Brisbane Arcade (just off the Queen Street Mall) has wonderful items of dinnerware, glassware and handcrafted art, all Australian made. Everyone loves the colourful bug brooches and the unique carpet in the store. Did you know ‘sheil' is an alloy that looks like silver but is more lightweight and durable?
Markets
To find a unique gift or handmade item, head to one of Brisbane's markets. The Valley Markets and South Bank Lifestyle Markets (both on every weekend) are a good place to start. Keep an eye open for the occasional Young Designers' Market too.
And surprise, surprise in the suburb of Everton Park you'll find the monthly Designers Emporium Boutique Markets with locally made items.
Or head to some of Brisbane's boutique stores for hidden shopping gems.
Support Brisbane's artisans and buy something very special at the same time.
