An independent guide to local shops that stock
handmade products in West End Brisbane.
#1 nook
What you’ll find: the handmade mecca of the West
End. Nook carries products from Brisbane companies such as washi tape by Paper
Boat Press, cups by Raw Ceramics and soy candles by Coco Daydream.
Where you’ll find it: 19 Browning St.
#2 Shibui Homewares
What you’ll find: Japanese ceramics imported from
Kyoto, cushion covers sewn in shop by the owners and paper flowers made of
Japanese newspaper.
Where you’ll find it: 27 Vulture Street. http://www.shibuihomewares.com.au/
#3 The Happy Cabin
What you’ll find: In addition to apparel for guys
and gals, The Happy Cabin carries Canadian felt acorns, hand-crafted leather
wallets and greeting cards featuring folksy illustrations.
Where you’ll find it: 58 Vulture St
#4 Hanasho Florist
What you’ll find: earrings and necklaces designed by
local jewelers, hanging pinch pots and framed paintings among the Asian
inspired bouquets.
Where you’ll find it: 5/235
Boundary St
#5 Spiral Community Hub
What you’ll find: colourful dolls made by women in
Bangladesh, t-shirts designed by Brisbanites and crocheted rabbit
rattles.
Where you’ll find it: 192
Boundary St
Download the map to print and take with you on your West End adventure.
Written by Katie Fedosenko
About the Author
Katie Fedosenko is a freelancer journalist and
communication consultant. When she’s not knitting amigurumi vegetables or
sewing Very Easy Vogue dresses, Katie can be found producing zines and slamming
poems. Visit her at www.krfedosenko.com.
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