African Art Centre is a street art installation in Glenwood in Durban. This place has 40 reviews and an average rating of 4.5 of 5. This is a great rating.
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Excellent!! Amazing collection of arts and crafts. Master weavers and Potters work for sale. Absolutely loved our visit. Knowledgeable passionate staff. TOTALLY worth a visit!!
Beautiful art and friendly staff
The selection of superbly made crafts is unique in its quality and location. You will not find another shop like this.
Beautiful works of art from local artists, sculptures and designers. Prices are fair, not expensive. Clean, neat, well curated.
So if you are looking for that perfect, uniquely African gift for anyone and you haven't been down to the uShaka World Village Walk retail area - you should do yourself a favour and head down there. You will find a relaxed retail atmosphere with an assortment of shops - with flip flops fitting right in on this walk!
I discovered a true little gem of Durban along the route - The African Art Centre. It is a fitting example of a truly spectacular collection of Local Artists' work - on display for sale.
The old nik-naks found on the Durban beachfronts - aimed at the tourists which frequent Durban in the School Holidays, have no place in this art & craft gallery.
Instead, there are intricately carved and brandished wooden African animal characters such as Peacocks, Owls & Rhinos - each with their
own unique touches - with no two pieces being alike. You will also find brightly coloured intricate beadwork, fantastically complex basket weaving and exquisite jewellery in the form of beaded necklaces and bangles - displaying a rich tapestry of vibrant colours and geometric patterns.
Not only are you supporting an indigenous 'cultural experience' which gives struggling artists a backbone for survival, but you will be warmed
by the distinctively African feel of your affordable purchase.
There is a larger selection of arts & crafts available at the headquarters - the Phansi Museum, situated at 500 Esther Roberts Road in Glenwood.
A definite two thumbs up for adding to quality Durban Tourism!! Local is Lekker.
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