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Makers & Crafters
Adriano Zumbo
Patissier
Paris-trained patissier Adriano Zumbo's sweet, edible sculptures are as spectacular as they are witty. Impeccably displayed on slivers of gilt cardboard are cakes, chocolates and pastries with names like Wheelie Good and Marry Me Ed.
- Address
- 296 Darling Street, Balmain
- Phone
- 9810 7318
Andrew McDonald Shoemakers
Designer handmade footwear
Using traditional European skills honed in a fellowship with master shoemakers John Lobb of London, Andrew McDonald creates elegant, long-wearing, impeccably crafted shoes that combine timeless appeal with modern style.
- Address
- 58 William Street, Paddington
- Phone
- 02 9358 6793
axel mano
Contemporary fashion and accessories
At axel mano's flagship store you will find their must-have webbing bags and original vintage scarf bags. Look out for the cool Italian straw hats and a great range of stylish women's clothing.
- Address
- 46 Ocean Street, Woollahra
- Phone
- 02 9362 3756
axel mano (Queen Street)
Contemporary fashion and accessories
At Axel Mano's newly opened store in Queen Street find their original webbing bags, hand-made Italian straw hats, vintage scarf bags and a great range of women's clothing.
- Address
- 46 Queen Street, Woollahra.
- Phone
- 9362 3750
Beclau Furniture
Funiture manufacturer, imported homewares
Working with detailed, largely hand made processes, Beclau sources timbers not usually available elsewhere. Aiming for excellence in every detail, this family owned and run business has forged relationships with the best metal workers, upholsterers and polishers to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
- Address
- Unit 15, 198-222 Young St, Waterloo
- Phone
- 9698 6422
Beclau Homewares
Furniture manufacturer, imported homewares
In addition to Beclau furniture, Beclau also imports an exclusive range of European homewares from the classic to the modern including Dibbern glassware, solid colour crockery and fine bone china. Find a range of exuberant, quirky and functional items here.
- Address
- Unit 15, 198-222 Young St, Waterloo
- Phone
- 9698 6422
Bird Textiles Emporium
Luxury eco fashion, home & gift wares
Bird Textiles Emporium is the most wonderful eco store in the world. It's a tantilising textile haven. Hand printed organic fabrics, fashion, home and gift wares, all set in a stunning 1898 heritage listed pharmacy.
- Address
- 380 Cleveland St, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 8399 0230
Bison
Fine Australian stoneware ceramics
Bison's original stoneware ceramics are handcrafted by a team of talented potters in the ACT. Inspired by his previous life as an ancient historian and archaeologist, designer Brian Tunks ensures each piece is timeless, functional and elegant.
- Address
- Shop 2, 461 Oxford Street, Paddington.
- Phone
- 9356 4626
cloth
Contemporary textiles for the home
cloth has been producing sustainable contemporary screenprinted textiles by hand since 1995. Its small team led by Julie Paterson creates high quality fabrics for upholstery, homewares, art and clothing with an earthy, relaxed Australian feel.
- Address
- Shop 1, 35 Buckingham Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 02 9699 2266
COTA
Jewellery, glass, ceramics, homewares
COTA (courtesy of the Artist) celebrates local and international artists with an eclectic range of contemporary jewellery. From bright bracelets made from hand dyed and carved PVC (Kath Inglis) to big, bold, recreated vintage neckpieces (Jane Pollard), enjoy a diverse collection of objects... courtesy of the artist. A true handmade retail experience.
- Address
- Level 2, The Strand Arcade, 412 George Street
- Phone
- 8354 1398
Craft Design Realisation
Furniture designers, makers, custom design
CDR are Australian designers and makers whose bespoke furniture and custom furniture design services relish contemporary timber craft. Their progressive design outings go against the grain and are showcased through their showroom in Waterloo.
- Address
- 35 Lachlan St, Waterloo
- Phone
- 9310 1175
Dimity Kidston
Unique handmade ceramics
Dimity Kidston's ceramics streak contemporary old-Australian across precious crockery pieces that feel like 'home.' Each piece is carved with handmade irregularities and colour variations for a pre-loved vibe to warm any household.
- Address
- 1/51 Darling St, Balmain East
- Phone
- 0418 428 225
Dinosaur Designs
Handcrafted homewares & jewellery designs
A veritable treasure chest of vivid resin homewares and jewellery, Dinosaur Designs' handcrafted products suit passionate and dynamic lifestyles. With a fiercely loyal following, they are one of the most successful design stories in Australia.
- Address
- 339 Oxford Street, Paddington.
- Phone
- 02 9361 3776
EDIT
Decorative furniture, homewares and fabrics
EDIT's Surry Hills emporium is brimming with an ever-changing collection of inspirational and chic furniture and fun decorative pieces. Their unique fabrics, designed by owner Sharyn Storrier Lyneham, are now sold internationally.
- Address
- 137 Albion Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 9358 5806
Embellish atelier
Couture millinery, gorgeous original hats
Inspiring designer, Catherine Kelly, creates bespoke hats using the finest fabrics, stunning silhouettes and ravishing colours. Award-winner of the public vote at the International Hat Art Competition France, Catherine also teaches her art via millinery workshops.
- Address
- 48 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
- Phone
- 0416 182 486
Grandiflora
Bespoke flower studio
For over a decade, Grandiflora has been re-defining notions of floral concepts. The studio offers nonconventional, bold statement creations with a heady signature style focusing on unusual elements including oversized and Australian blooms. Flowers by appointment.
- Address
- Shop 1/ 12 Macleay St, Potts Point
- Phone
- 9357 7902
Hatmaker
Custom made hats for men & women
The first milliner to stand up as Prix de Marie Claire's 'Best Australian Accessory Designer', Hatmaker; Jonathan Howard is the 'go to guy' for his and her headwear. From the altar to the social scene, step out in style
- Address
- 284 South Dowling St, Paddington
- Phone
- 9360 0041
Jason Moss
Designer jewellery for men & women
Studio-based silversmith creating original contemporary jewellery from precious metals and jewels. All pieces have a left of centre twist yet still beautifully capture the essential elements of timeless design.
- Address
- 331 South Dowling Street, Darlinghurst.
- Phone
- 02 9360 3730
Just William Chocolates
Exquisite handmade chocolates
A Paddington institution, Just William is deservedly famous for its handmade truffles, pralines and soft and hard-centred chocolates that are as divine as the packaging in which they are presented.
- Address
- 4 William Street, Paddington
- Phone
- 02 9331 5468
Koskela Design
Australian modern furniture, crafts, homewares
Situated on the 1st floor, this 400msq of original loft space is full of inspiring design and ideas. Koskela’s commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation is evident in their own collection of furniture -from dining tables to sofas and beds. Also in store, find objects and homewares handmade by local designers and artisans. Behind each Koskela product is a story to explore.
(NOTE: this store has moved to a new location at 114 Brougham Street, Potts Point)
- Address
- Level 1, 91 Campbell Street, Surry Hills (NOTE: this store has moved to a new location at 114 Brougham Street, Potts Point).
- Phone
- 02 9280 0999
Metalab
Contemporary jewellery and objects
Showcasing strikingly unusual and thought-provoking jewellery and objects, Metalab is a beautiful gallery space dedicated to exhibiting local and international talent. Their on-site workshop also runs jewellery classes throughout the year.
- Address
- 10B Fitzroy Place, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 02 8354 1398
Mr Rose
Style for spirited women
A destination for women who crave individual style. Australian tailored femme shirting in luxurious European textiles plus Bespoke by Sasha, accessories couturier, specialising in silk flower headpieces, brooches and chokers.
- Address
- 31 Norfolk St, Paddington.
- Phone
- 9368 1423
Neil Grigg - Milliner
Extraordinary hats and headpieces
With 30 years of experience, Neil Grigg is a hat and headpiece connoisseur. Creating exquisite pieces for royalty, celebrities and politicians using swathes of silk tulle and handmade flowers, his vision and skill are unrivalled.
- Address
- 40 William Street, Paddington
- Phone
- 9361 5864
Paper Couture
Stationery items and bespoke handmade pieces
This charming store showcases handmade stationery-related items and in house paper print designs. Storeowner Jo Neville's remarkable creations include writing paper, cards, invitations, tags and decorative paper-based objects.
- Address
- 284 South Dowling Street, Paddington.
- Phone
- 02 9357 6855
Paper2
Fine stationery, designer pens, gifts
Discover the art of fine paper, from beautifully designed gift wrap, cards and invitations, to stationery. Paper2 also stocks a gorgeous range of bookbinders, photo albums and journals from Sweden, and Acme designer pens.
- Address
- 477 Crown Street, Surry Hills
- Phone
- 02 9318 1121
planet commonwealth
Contemporary Australian hardwood furniture
A sophisticated showcase of sustainably grown solid Australian hardwood furniture with a full design service by Ross Longmuir and a selection of finely crafted Australian homewares with a ceramics and textile focus.
- Address
- 114 Commonwealth Street.
- Phone
- 9211 5959
Pure and General
Quality homewares from around the world
An evolving line-up of found and commissioned objects by artists, artisans, designers and architects for diverse living and working environments. Find furnishings, homewares, stationary and toys that are functional and magical to the eye.
- Address
- 114 Brougham Street, Potts Point
- Phone
- 9360 6060
Sonoma Glebe
Artisan sourdough bakers
From little things, big things grow and so it was with Sonoma. From a handful of sourdough starter the Connole brothers have created three highly acclaimed Sydney artisan bakery-cafes, of which Sonoma Glebe is one.
- Address
- 215a Glebe Point Road, Glebe
- Phone
- 9660 2116
Sparkle Cupcakery
Glamorous cupcake bakery
Cupcake devotees can get their sugar fix here. Sparkle Cupcakes are for celebrating with a cheeky indulgence of champagne and cupcakes. Baked daily, each cupcake is hand finished and topped with a splash of colour. Visit for a T Party, Sparkle Bake Class or sweet treat.
- Address
- 132 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 9361 0690
Studio 20/17
Contemporary jewellery, object gallery
Tiny studio gallery run by jewellery designers Bridget Kennedy & Melanie Ihnen representing contemporary body adornment from here and abroad. Find wearable art forms made of recycled materials and more and see the owners at work.
- Address
- 6B 2 Danks St, Waterloo
- Phone
- 9698 7999
The r.e.a.l store
Sustainable design and living
A showcase of ordinary products with extraordinary messages. Shop from their edit of social, ethical and sustainable lifestyle products and designs and you will be supporting Hands That Shape Humanity and other global charities.
- Address
- 91 Bourke St, Woolloomooloo
- Phone
- 83569993
Vendome Woollahra
Jewellery watches luxuries luggage
Complete with intimate jewellery salon, dedicated Haute Horology area and marble floors, 12 luxury brands are showcased for the first time in Australia. Sophisticated, limited, well crafted, and unique design takes priority at Vendome
- Address
- 178 Jersey Road (Cnr Hargrave), Woollahra
- Phone
- 02 9007 5332