This Saturday sees the launch of a new handmade goods market for Cape Town – The Fringe Handmade Market.

Hosted by The Fringe, Cape Town’s “Design and Innovation District“ (Harrington Square), the new monthly market will feature around 200 stands showcasing the “rich design and innovation talents of the city”.

Visitors can expect a creative vibe while shopping for locally-made festive season gifts, from unusual stocking fillers to collector’s pieces that will last a lifetime. The original, hand-made products on offer include craft, pottery, fashion, jewellery, décor, accessories and more.

The Fringe Handmade market will be a friendly affair and welcomes kids and pets. The market will feature a kids’ zone, where youngsters will be able to enjoy story-telling workshops and arts and craft sessions while parents shop.

It sounds quite promising – we do have a wealth of creative talent in our beautiful city, and as long as the market organisers choose the stallholders with care, this could make for an awesome monthly shopping experience.  I’ve never visited The Fringe District – and I’m quite keen to see what’s in store.

Definitely one to add to our 2011 Christmas Market Guide.

For up to date information, see www.facebook.com/FringeDistrict, follow @fringedistrict on Twitter.

Fringe Handmade Market – Event Details

Location: The Fringe – Cape Town’s Design and Innovation District
Harrington Square (Corner of Harrington and Caledon Streets).  (parking off Canterbury Street or Grand Parade)
Dates & Times:  Launch Saturday 3 December 2011 – 10am to 6pm  (thereafter, first Saturday of the month)
Website: www.thefringe.org.za

 

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