Crafts

Pieces of Colour: Mosaic Art   (www.piecesofcolour.co.nz)  

Handcrafted mosaic artwork with a New Zealand design influence. Choose from standard or customised designs.

Pohutukawa Dreaming   (www.pohutukawadreaming.co.nz)  

A gallery and gift shop located in charming Kelburn Village, specialised in New Zealand applied art including the work of talented potters, glass artists, jewellers and sculptors.

Jade Factory and Gift Centre   (www.jadefactory.com)  

Online store to purchase Jade products, from jewellery to carvings.

Pepper's Decor & Gifts   (www.mexicana.co.nz)  

An Auckland retailer of original Mexican arts and crafts, sourced from the 'altoplano' central highland artisans. Their range covers glassware, ceramics, mirrors, pewter and silverware.

Kauri Bowl Gallery   (www.kaurigallery.co.nz)  

A woodcarver who creates one-off bowls from Kauri wood, as well as lamp standards, turned legs and commissioned works.

Marilyn Rea-Menzies   (www.tapestry.co.nz)  

A wellknown New Zealand artist, based in Christchurch and working primarily in tapestry weaving. The site features an online gallery and information on exhibitions.

Cloud Nine Design   (www.cloudnine.co.nz)  

Moana supplies Kiwi and Pukeko soft toys, available by mail order or wholesale order.

NZ Country Gifts   (www.nzcountrygifts.co.nz)  

An online retailer of arts and crafts from rural New Zealanders. Shop for gifts including pure wool handknitted jerseys, knitwear for children and babies, table linen, paintings and prints, and photographic prints.

Keriblue Ceramics   (www.keriblue.co.nz)  

Produce ceramics and pottery for corporates and wholesalers. Factory shop outlet.

Paint the Earth Ceramic Painting   (www.painttheearth.co.nz)  

Let your imagination run wild with a paint brush. Paint your own unique ceramic pieces, from mugs, platters and dinnerware to clocks, tiles and bathroomware.

Woodzone   (www.woodzone.co.nz)  

A company specialising in handcrafted timber furniture and gifts, located in Auckland City.

John Parker, Ceramic Artist and Theatre Designer   (www.johnparker.co.nz)  

John Parker creates ceramic artworks and objects with a stark and industrial aesthetic. He is also actively involved in set design for theatre productions, exhibitions, musicals and events.

Sue Bateup: Weavers Gallery   (www.suebateup.co.nz)  

A clothing collection created from yarn that is hand dyed and then hand woven into fabric for garments and accessories.

Country Yard   (www.thecountryyard.co.nz)  

A craft barn and wedding venue, situated in Maungatapere near Whangarei.

Brett the Bonecarver   (www.bonecarver.co.nz)  

A bone carver designer with carvings displayed in galleries in Auckland.

Chinese Art   (www.chineseart.co.nz)  

Selling a range of Tibetan ornaments, oil paintings and watercolours.

Hokitika Glass Studio   (www.hokitikaglass.co.nz)  

Wholesale and retail of glassware: a unique boutique for hand-blown and free form glassware, situated in Hokitika, on the West Coast of the South Island.

Wildsands Weaving   (www.wildsandsweaving.co.nz)  

Quality hand crafted natural and dyed flax weaving. Kete, backpacks and bowls with paua detail.

Arts & Crafts   (www.artandcrafts.co.nz)  

New Zealand's online craft market, listing art galleries and craft markets around New Zealand. Visit them online for paintings, sculpture, photography, cards, clothing, jewellery and more.

Shirley Johnston Dolls (www.shirleyjohnstondolls.co.nz)  

Making porcelain dolls since 1988 has been awarded the title of Master of Dollmaking from the Doll Artisan Guild in New Plymouth.

Artisan Fibres   (www.artisanfibres.co.nz)  

Located in the Christchurch Arts Centre, the Artisan Fibres studio is home to a number of craftspeople who use fibres and fabrics to create an exclusive range of garments, scarves, shawls, hats and other accessories.

Dream Dolls   (www.dreamdolls.co.nz)  

A collection of porcelain dolls for sale in Auckland.

Kozi Toez Moccasin Slippers   (www.kozitoez.co.nz)  

Handcrafted moccasins and slippers made from sheepskin and possum fur, along with babies' booties in possum fur.

Hand Crafts   (www.handcrafts.co.nz)  

Online shop for hand-made New Zealand crafts, such as bone pendants, Jade pendants, silver jewellery, marble chess sets and sheep skin products.

Paua Mana   (www.pauamana.com)  

Selling paua shell pendants, pieces, whole shells, and teaching you how to create from paua shell books.