African Art Centre

Durban

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African Art Centre

Support local artists by shopping at the fair trade African Art Centre. The shop cum gallery showcases modern arts and crafts hand-made by local creators from across the KwaZulu-Natal province. Interior decor items, artwork, jewelry, and more are available for purchase.

Shopping

Shopping opportunities abound across Durban, and street-side vendors who sell their goods right off the ground are relatively common. For a taste of quintessential Durban head to Victoria Street and shop around at its well-known Indian market, selling all manner of trinkets and spices. There are quite a few boutiques selling work of local artisans across Durban – the 8 Morrison Street complex and African Art Centre are two locations absolutely not to be missed.

8 Morrison Street

8 Morrison Street

The unique space of 8 Morrison Street is a concept relatively new to Durban, but one enthusiastically supported by local creatives, who now have a space to showcase and sell their products (a few of the offices are occupied by artisan craft stores and cutting edge fashion …

The Space

Located in Westville (inland from Durban proper), this pavilion is one address to write into your itinerary if South African-designed and tailored clothing is what you're after. A large collection of various types of clothing is showcased here, with multiple local talents' work …

I Heart Market

Each first Saturday of the month sees a raucous gathering of street food, clothing, and jewellery vendors at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Items on sale will equally suit a plethora of different tastes, from casual to more sophisticated …

Victoria Street Market

Victoria Street Market

Also known as Indian Market, the Victoria Street Market is a meeting place for dozens of vendors selling everything from Indian spices to clothing and colorful trinkets. It's a great place to pick up inexpensive souvenirs to bring home. Haggling is acceptable. …

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Just a few kilometers north of Durban lies the fittingly named Gateway Theatre of Shopping. It is, reportedly, on of the subcontinent's best one-stop shopping centers, and one that enjoys a convenient location just off the main highway. It houses a multitude of clothing stores, various boutiques, a food court, cinema, bowling alley, and …

Ike's Bookshop

Ike's Bookshop was once conceived by a political activist and anti-apartheid fighter, whose story is detailed through many of the pieces showcased in the store. Years later, Ike's still stands, offering a large selection of second-hand books for those who take a particular interest in African …

African Art Centre

African Art Centre

Support local artists by shopping at the fair trade African Art Centre. The shop cum gallery showcases modern arts and crafts hand-made by local creators from across the KwaZulu-Natal province. Interior decor items, artwork, jewelry, and more are available for …

Cécile and Boyd

Cécile and Boyd

The tasteful designs showcased at Durban's installment of the interior design boutique Cécile and Boyd are a treat for the eyes and (potentially) an excellent memory from a trip to Durban. Browse stylish decor items, art, accessories, and …