Rose Street Artists MarketThe Rose Street artists market in Fitzroy is an insiders Melbourne tip. It is small, alive and engaging. With original art & craft, it hasn’t got the stereotypical sameness that can become boring in other markets. Here you can buy art, quirky treasures and truly original handcrafted wares that are made locally. You will meet the artists and crafts people themselves, and they often have stories to tell about their work and developments. One of my favourites is Carey Potter, a designer and maker of furniture that you can really live with and sit on. Then there are textile designers, artists, jewellers…
There is also an outdoor café with one of those famous Melbourne espresso machines. You can get a good cup of coffee and real ‘home-made’ food there, find someone interesting to talk to – or just hang around. This popular market is modelled on similar markets in New York, Berlin. This system enables artists and crafts people to sell their stuff directly, without the commercial middlemen. Return from Rose St Market to Melbourne Shopping Return from Artists Market to Melbourne Home Page
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