The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Situated on the 5th Floor in an old industrial building in New Doornfontein in an historical part of Johannesburg where the goldrush started, we showcase contemporary handmade Southern African artefacts. In addition, we offer beading workshops, storytelling and events.

Please join us at the Dickensian book shop that is James Findlay’s gallery at Rand Club. Aptly situated in one of Johannesburg's landmark Neoclassical buildings. This 175 square metre basement space has been transformed into a book shop and gallery with a stage. On exhibition are hundreds of posters; more than 500 antique maps; over a thousand hand coloured botanical lithographs and of course books. “It’s the dramatic side for this fascinating industry that I’m trying to present here” says James Findlay who has been in the trade for 23 years. "These vintage posters are artefacts themselves. Not only do they represent a period in our history, they were present at that time. These decorative objects are not only there to beautify people’s homes, but they have the added allure of being historical”. Join us at one of our regular events to hear stories about these treasures, meet other like minded collectors and ask the advice of a dealer.

AVOOVA is one of South Africa's newest and fastest growing luxury brands. The company designs, manufactures and markets a range of beautiful accessories, decorated in a luxurious veneer of ostrich eggshell.. Eco-friendly natural materials, contemporary Afro-chic designs and quality craftsmanship.

Johannesburg flagship store for PICHULIK jewelery, accessories and apparel. PICHULIK is a bespoke range of accessories, handcrafted on the southern shores of Africa in Cape Town, inspired by African and Middle Eastern ornamentation, and the stories of brave women. PICHULIK transforms rope by combining woven materials with Ghanaian agate stones, fossilised forms from Niger, West African brass parts and Ethiopian recycled glass.

Deer Design by Jess is a fashion house that focuses on creating bespoke designer premium loungewear for modern women. The focus is on innovative design, that is crafted lovingly by hand in South Africa.

We bring you a collaboration between MAMBU DESIGN Designer ostrich eggshell Jewelry and MAMBU ORIGINALS Designer Clothing, creating a chic and classic silhouette with clean lines and exquisite accents. Our aim is to use natural fibres wherever possible and give a fresh take on classic designs beautifully complimented by our jewellery range, which uses the shell of the ostrich egg as its medium.