The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
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1. Culamoya Chimes
LidgettonAs you enter the gardens of Culamoya Chimes, in the Dargle District, your ears will be gently assailed with harmonious chimes of every description. There's a 13-foot chime in the garden as well as other chimes inside the shop that mimic the sounds of Big Ben and St. Paul's Cathedral down to gentle tinkles of fairy magic. The chimes are handmade and can be shipped to your home.
3 km (2 miles) off R103, Howick, KwaZulu Natal, 3270, South Africa082-565–5503Shop Details
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2. Dargyle Valley Pottery
Ceramics/GlasswareEstablished over three decades ago, this pottery is where renowned potter Ian Glenny, whose work is in private collections and galleries worldwide, founded the Midlands Meander in 1983. The pottery has an earthy, rugged appeal and you can choose from porcelain, stoneware, or terra-cotta pots, bowls, and vases—or even invest in a fireplace.
D666, off Dargle Road and R103, Howick, KwaZulu Natal, 3265, South Africa082-420–7729 -
3. Groundcover
Shoes/Luggage/Leather GoodsThis is a great place to buy handmade leather goods, especially shoes, beautiful bags and briefcases.
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4. Mole Hill
Nottingham Road | ClothingNear Culamoya and Granny Mouse, 8 km (5 miles) south of Nottingham Road, Mole Hill, established in 1997, has a good reputation for high-quality, hard-wearing men's and women's shirts with an African twist. If you've always fancied a colorful Mandela-type, mandarin-collared shirt, you may well find one here, and both ladies' and men's shirts come in a wide range of sizes. Custom shirts can also be made to order.
Millgate Cottage, R103, Howick, KwaZulu Natal, 3280, South Africa083-289–7696 -
5. Peel's Honey Merrivale Farmstore
Established in 1924, Peel's Honey is the oldest honey label in the country. Snack on peanut honey brittle, or other tasty treats, or take a jar of creamed honey with you for padkos (the popular South African word for "road food," to munch as you drive). The new store sits inside a refashioned shipping container and also stocks other regional goods such as Terbodore Coffee. It's just off the N3 below the Midmar Dam.
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6. Piggly Wiggly Country Village
If you're short on time, but still want to experience some of the best of the Midland Meander's arts and crafts, drop in at the one-stop Piggly Wiggly, where a wide range of shops—all representing Meander destinations and selling their products—are clustered around a central green with a Piggly putt-putt course and train ride for kids. There are fast-food outlets serving pizza and hamburgers, but be sure to sample the award-winning cappuccino and a slice of freshly baked cheesecake at Piggly Wiggly’s famous coffee shop. On weekends, the reptile show and petting zoo at the Dingo Farm and Reptile Park is sure to keep little ones entertained (R60) while you peruse the antique book shop or lick a nougat ice cream.
1 Dargle Rd., Lions River, KwaZulu Natal, 3260, South Africa060-344–9359Shop Details
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7. Weaver's Hut
Household Items/FurnitureThe beautiful 100% handmade rugs sold here are produced in Donnybrook village. The company provides employment and skills to the local rural community.
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8. Woodturner
Andrew Early specializes in making elegant wooden bowls, modern wood sculptures, and one-of-a-kind furniture pieces using salvaged, exotic woods like jacaranda and local varieties like African mahogany and stinkwood. The pieces are often snapped up by studios in New York and elsewhere. Ask if you can visit the delightful studio behind the sprawling farmhouse, which you'll find 6 km (4 miles) from Rosewood, down Dargyle Road.
Dargyle Rd., Lions River, KwaZulu Natal, 3260, South Africa072-365–6270Shop Details
Rate Includes: Closed holidays
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