Location: Hout Bay
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Hout Bay (Afrikaans: Houtbaai, meaning "Wood Bay") is a town near Cape Town, South Africa situated in a valley on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, twenty kilometres south of the Central Business District of Cape Town. The name "Hout Bay" can refer to the town, the bay on which it is situated, or the entire valley.
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1. Original T Bag Designs
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5.0 based on 83 reviews
Socially responsible tourist destination where visitors are introduced to the team that makes functional art out of recycled tea bags that are sent to us from far (all over the world) and near!! The tour is free, tea is available (new tea bags, we promise.)and we have a shop on site. Our heart warming story will make your day.
Reviewed By scotth7581 - Melbourne, Australia
Wow! What a special place to visit and to buy unique souvenirs if you like. I was on a bus trip and needed to stretch my legs so I got off of my sightseeing bus near Imizamo Yethu township- when I got off the city bus a local escorted me to the Original T Bag Design showroom. When I arrived I was asked if I wanted to watch the video on the shop and it’s origins and I was also offered a cup of tea/ coffee. The video explained the project well and really left me with a good feeling about how these artisans were learning new skills and earning money to better their lives. I also met the founder Jill Heyes in store and she showed me around the studio, then to the workshop and answered all of my questions about the products, how people get involved and their projects, the designs and the skills learned. The work these artisans do is special sustainable- turning your everyday tea bag or tea labels into amazing art. The work you will see in store ranges in price, but there is something for everyone. I could have bought most things in the store. If you are on the City Sightseeing bus and need a break or want to seek Original T Bag Designs out- get off at stop 23.
2. Osner Gallery | Private Collection
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
The Osner Gallery is dedicated to showcasing a permanent exhibition of father and daughter, Samantha and Martin Osner’s, collaborative private print collections in a beautiful and serene setting in Hout Bay. A destination gallery exhibiting outstanding fine art photography and beautiful sculptures. Enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience. Viewing by appointment.
Reviewed By Climber06359630406 - Cape Town, South Africa
The Osner Family have opened a bright, modern beautiful gallery on their property over looking the Valley of Hout Bay and the sea beyond.Martin Osner, a well-know and highly respected photographer exhibits works from his own magnificent photographic collections and in this space has created a nurturing launching-pad for the rise of the photographic career of his of his daughter, Samantha-Lee. Her initial whimsical work is exhibited adjacent to her striking new collections, and in the shadow of, but not overshadowed by her father's art. Other pieces by South African artists, in various media - sculptures in bronze and ceramic, as well as metalwork are also included in the gallery and placed to compliment the gallery space, the photographic art and lead you out onto a spacious balcony overlooking the entire Hout Bay Valley.The Osner Gallery is a jewel in the crown of Hout Bay and an asset to the art circles of Cape Town.Well worth a visit.
3. Mukanya Creations
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Mukanya Creations specializes in handmade leather products with an eclectic mix of handbags, wallets, belts, jewellery and accessories to choose from. We also offer Craft Leather Workshops where you can touch and feel the leather by making your own leather product which can be personalized. At Mukanya Creations we pride ourselves in offering extraordinary shopping and workshop experiences!
4. Red Room Gallery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Founded in 2012, Red Room Gallery is a pioneering art gallery upon which unique, contemporary African art is exposed to the greater international art market. The gallery seeks to source and display African works focusing primarily on black artists from across the continent, providing them with a means to market and profit from their talent and personal brand. The art on show is anything but the clichéd generic trinkets one finds on the side of the road, but alluring representations of the realities of African people. It is not African art through a Western lens, but African art seen through African eyes. Our work also prioritises artist development, as we provide opportunities for international exhibitions. Through this, we hope to expose the world to art that lives and breathes artistic life, and tells the stories of Africans both at war and at peace with their past. Red Room Gallery seeks to call and unite African artists to create a market for their stories yet unheard.
Reviewed By Brian82T - Cape Town, South Africa
For any art lover visiting Cape Town,especially if interested in investment art, do take the time to visit Maik at his home based art gallery.I highly recommend it. It's always a memorable experience. The art collectionat Red Room is incredible! Amazing art pieces. One also has a unique view of the natural surrounds and mountains while appreciating the magnificent art works. Now that I've moved to Cape Town, I'll definitely be visiting Red Room more often and hopeful buy a few art works this year.
5. And Banana
'AND BANANA' is a gallery/shop established since 1998 in Hout Bay. A worthwhile visit to inspire creatives or buy original gifts not available anywhere else in Cape Town. Wide selection of jewellery using local materials and quirky decor items made of palm leaves ,textile and other found objects are particularly recommended.
6. Hout Bay Gallery
Modern Art Gallery exhibiting local artists
