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Tasmanian artisans and craftspeople work with diverse materials to fashion unusual pottery, metalwork, and wool garments. Items made from regional timber, including myrtle, sassafras, and Huon pine, are popular. The wonderful scenery around the island is an inspiration for numerous artists.
Along the Hobart waterfront at Salamanca Place are a large number of shops that sell arts and crafts. On Saturday (between 8 and 3) the area turns into a giant market, where still more local artists join produce growers, bric-a-brac sellers, and itinerant musicians to sell their wares.
A quirky shopfront for local artists working across varied disciplines, you will find ceramics, textiles, books, and many other treasures. Often with a local twist, featuring native flora and fauna or made from local materials, this is a must for the souvenir hunter that values original and clever design.
