Craft & Ateliers in Cape Town

Muizenberg, Cape Town

The studio at 30 Eastlake Drive, Marina da Gama, Muizenberg, Cape Town produces hand-painted table linen, cushions and fabric by the metre in collections such as Fynbos Garden and Guinea Fowl, designed by founder Carole Nevin. The business employs artisans on site and ships internationally.

Best for Hand-painted table linen and fabric

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First Floor, 285 Upper Long Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001, South Africa / Cape Town / South Africa

Cape Town ETC (22 Jun 2025) visited Jacques Vosloo at 285 Long Street and treats the shop as 25 years in Cape Town and one of South Africa's iconic record stores. Cape Town Magazine (updated 12 Feb 2024) independently gives First Floor, 285 Upper Long Street and the Searching for Sugar Man appearance.

Best for Records from a Cape Town shop at 285 Upper Long Street.

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Bo-Kaap / Online

Monkeybiz is a Cape Town house for colourful African beadwork, unique bead art creations made by local township women, community empowerment crafts. Founded in 2000; Hand-beaded in South Africa by women artists.

Best for Colourful African beadwork, unique bead art creations made by local township women

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Salt River, Cape Town

The Deckle Edge is an art supplies store at 13 Brickfield Road, Salt River, Cape Town, with a second location in Knysna, stocking brands including Liquitex, Winsor & Newton, Schmincke, Daniel Smith and Faber-Castell. It sells art materials, graphic supplies, paper products and craft/hobby items, and also runs workshops.

Best for Fine art materials and brand-name paint

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