There is a growing importance and interest of indigenous arts and crafts in Australia.
Australia has many markets and stores that sell beautiful handicrafts. Along with women’s associations there are many agencies that do the marketing of arts and crafts. If you are looking for information and contact details of handicrafts associations in Australia, this is the right place for you.
The exhibitions and fairs held in Australia showcase a large variety of handicrafts. These craft fairs, that are held in each and every city includes the best in handicraft education. Not only does that promote the local handicrafts market all across Australia, it also helps strengthen the ties with other countries such as India, Nepal etc.
The Scarborough Fair Markets have a large sewing section supplying souvenirs and art and crafts needs. Venue is Scarborough beach. Another well known market for handicrafts is the Chidlow Village Green Craft Market which specialises in handcrafted leather goods, wrought iron and metal work, plants giftware etc.
These markets and associations are located all over Australia- Sydney, Victoria as well as South Australia. Some of the places are listed below along with their contact details.
- Australian Centre for Craft & Design: This centre has many handicrafts. Some of them are craft works, jewellery, metal work, items of interior design, furniture and decorative items.
- Customs House, 3rd floor
31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
Sydney, NSW 2000
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- Crafts Council of Australia: This centre deals with fabric, textiles, craft works and handicrafts.
- Level 5, 414-418 Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
AUSTRALIA - Crafts Council of Victoria: This centre deals with handicrafts, craft works, ceramics and glasses.
114 Gertrude St.
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
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- Express Publications Pty Ltd: They specialise in handicrafts and crafts works and fine art.
2-4 Stanly Street
Silverwater, NSW 2168
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- Victorian Woodworkers Association: They specialise in fine arts, furnishing and furnitre.
42 Courtney Street
North Melbourne, VIC 3051
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- Royal South Australian Art Society: They specialise in fine arts.
Institute Bldg., 122 Kintore
Adelaide, SA 5000
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There are many local guide books that provide the user with information about more places.