Wire is being utilised in combination with a variety of mediums. Ceramic is used for ceramic bowls with wire handles and stands, wire toast racks on ceramic bases and teapots on wire warming stands are available. Wooden salad bowls, decorated with wire elements and pencils crowned with wire daisies are some of the other items produced.
A selection of wire-crafts may be found at any of the following markets. (Please enquire at the local Tourism Bureau as this list is limited to a few markets in the main cities.)
| Cape Town |
Durban |
Greenmarket Square
A vast selection of arts, fashion and Crafts
Mon. to Sat. 09h00 to 17h00
Khayelitsha Craft Market
Local crafts, music and dance
Ncumo Rd. Harare, Kayelitsha
Mon. to Thurs.- 10h00 to 14h00
Pan African Market
African arts, crafts and curio of 54 traders.
Daily 09h00 to 17h00 (weekends only to 15h00)
Long St. Cape Town
Waterfront Art & Craft Market
Art and handicrafts
Daily 09h30 to 18h00
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Church Square Market
Large variety.
Daily 08h30 to 16h00
Farepark Market
Crafts and collectibles
Daily 08h00 to 16h00
Victoria St Market
Wide range, also oriental items.
Daily 08h30 to 17h00 |
| Johannesburg |
Pretoria |
Antiques & Collectibles Fair
Last Sunday of month in Parktown
Tel 011- 788 9950
Crocodile River Arts and Crafts Ramble
First weekend of month
Variety of artists
Tel 011-29 4961
Rooftop Market
Arts, crafts, toys and food
Every Sunday in Rosebank Mall
Boksburg / Benoni
First Saturday of every month at the Bokkie Park and last Saturday of every month at the Bunny Park in Benoni.
Handcrafted goods
Cel 083 294 1817 |
Jacaranda Route
Variety
Daily Oct. and Nov.
Tel. 012- 308 7694
Pretoria Cultural Route
Daily tours
Tel as above |
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