There are so many shops to explore in the Cape that you'd find it impossible to get through them all in one trip. This place rivals many top European cities for fashion, South African artists and products are proudly featured in lifestyle and home shops, and you can find curios from all over Africa. There are shopping malls, indoor and outdoor markets, boutique shops and quaint shopping areas.

You just have to determine your shopping goals and then devise the best plan of action to get the best our of your Cape shopping experience!

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Use this Cape Wineland Shopping Guide to gain some inside knowledge into how to find the most interesting shops and markets. Details of these are listed below for your benefit. More general information about shopping in South African can be found in our South African Shopping Guide. And don't forget to treat your tastebuds as well, why not incorporate a visit to one of the Cape's fantastic Restaurants.

Cape Winelands Shopping Guide

Craft Markets

Paarl Flea Market (Jan Phillips Square, Paarl) - open Every Saturday from 9am until 1 pm

Paarl Food and Craft Market (Eccentric Trading) - takes place every last Saturday of the month

Somerset West Country Craft Market (180 Main Road, Somerset West)
Open: 8am-1pm Sept 24; Oct 16, 30; Nov 13, 27; Dec 4,11,16,18.
No credit cards. Huge park-like space with hundreds of stalls of handiwork and original crafts

Church Street Antique Market (Church Street, City Centre)
Open: 9am-4pm Mon-Sat
No credit cards. A handful of informal table stalls with antiques and odds and ends.

Constantia Craft Market (Alphen Centre, Main Road, Constantia)
Open: 10am-3pm first weekend and last Saturday of each month.
No credit cards. A popular market of stallholders with various wares, especially plants, ceramics and handcrafted wood items.

Greenmarket Square (Corner Shortmarket and Berg streets, City Centre)
Open: 9am-4pm Mon-Sat.
No credit cards. Central tourist market with African crafts and curios, clothing, jewellry, etc.

Green Point Flea Market (Green Point Stadium)
Open: 8:30am-6pm Sun and most public holidays.
No credit cards. African crafts and curios, plastic household goods, etc.

Holistic Lifesyle Fair (Recreation Centre, Corner Station and Lower Mian roads, Observatory) Open: 10am-4pm first Sunday of each month.
No credit cards. Alternative theapies, health food and a general "feel-good" zone.

Hout Bay Craft Market (Hout Bay Village Green, Hout Bay)
Open: 10am-5pm every Sunday.
No credit cards. Original crafts, food and household items.

Kirstenbosch Craft Market (The Stone Cottages, Rhodes Drive)
Open: 9am-1pm last Sunday of each month Jan-May, Sep-Nov; 2nd and 3rd Sat in December.
No credit cards. Good family market, wooden toys, original crafts.

Milnerton Flea Market (Racecourse Road, Milnerton)
Open: 7am-5pm Sat, Sun.
No credit cards. Flea market style with loads of chance to find junk as well as kitchy items from the old days.

South African Crafts

Travel Guide to South African Craft Sites

Eskom Due-South Craft Route Project -
See http://www.duesouthcraftroute.co.za/ - look through the Western Cape sites

Things to Remember

VAT (Value Added Tax) is set at 14% . Visitors to South Africa are not exempted from paying tax on purchases, but you can claim it back if the total value of the item exceeds R250. This can be claimed back at airports, various harbours & customs offices. The tax invoice and your passport is required. The items that were purchased must also be presented. This charge will not be applied at the markets.

Shopping Places

Oom Samie se Winkel (Stellenbosch)

Oom Samie se Winkel" means "Uncle Samie's Shop" in Afrikaans, and is intended to be a true reflection of how locals used to trade 200 years ago. At this famous old shop, one can purchase anything from sweets to alcohol, clothing and fruit.

Address : Dorp Street
Stellenbosch

Karoo Classics (Stellenbosch)

Karoo Classics invites you to enjoy the Best Natural Fibre products South Africa has to offer, including the widest selection of quality Mohair available today. We are also a primary producer of Ostrich Leather ensuring good variety, high quality and unbeatable value.

Address : 2 Church Street
Stellenbosch

Phone : +27 21-886 7596

Email : cmbiggs@cybertrade.co.za

Arabesque Gallery (Wellington)

Traditional Arabian Craft. Home & garden - decor & gifts.

Address : 2 Church Street
Wellington

Phone : +27 21 864-3214

Email : info@arabesquegallery.com

Website : www.arabesquegallery.com

Continental China (Wellington)

Sells the ideal gifts for birthday parties, weddings, household items etc.

Address : 36 Main St
Wellington

Phone : +27 21 873 0108

Email : opzoek@mweb.co.za

African Art Gallery (Franschoek)

For the African Art Collector a big selection of authentic pieces also a wide variety of clothing, curios and giftware, ethnic and African jewellery.

Address : Huguenot Street
Franschoek

Phone : 021 876 2960

Email : info@franschhoek.org.za

Touches and Tastes

For those unusual luxuries in life!

Address : Huguenot Avenue
Franschoek

Phone : +27 21 876 2151

La Rochelle Gallery (Paarl)

Grande Roche offers guests an exclusive shopping experience at its well-known boutique store, La Rochelle Gallery. Treat yourself to some sparkling antique jewellery or silverware or take home a piece of African craftsmanship from the comprehensive selection of ethnic collectables.

Address : Plantasie Street.
Paarl

Phone : +27 (0)21 863 51 00

Email : gsd@granderoche.co.za

The Hout Street Gallery

You are cordially invited to attend our art exhibition of paintings, ceramics, sculpture and glass.

Address : 270 Main Street
Paarl

Phone : +27 (21) 872 5030

Email : zetler@icon.co.za

Website : www.houtstreetgallery.co.za

Paarl Mall

Fashion, food, fun and convenience are the elements that put Paarl right back at the hub of it all - 36 000 m² of sheer browsing pleasure with 100 stores and restaurants to enjoy.

Address : Cecilia Street (off the N1)
Paarl

Phone : + 27 (21) 863 5360

Email : info@paarlmall.co.za

Somerset Mall (Somerset West)

There's so much more to life at Somerset Mall - with 204 outlets and everything it takes to give families from Somerset West through to Mossel Bay a safe, fun-filled entertainment environment, alongside a superior browsing and shopping experience.

Address : Corner of the N2 and R44 @ The Triangle

Phone : +27 21 852 7114

Email : management@somerset-mall.co.za

Website : www.somerset-mall.co.za/

Tygervalley Shopping Centre (Bellville)

This 82 844m² super regional exciting shopping centre is situated just off the N1, a 20-minute drive from Cape Town CBD. Located in the fast growing Tyger Valley business district, this stylish and welcoming destination is considered to be the retail heart of the fairest Cape - convenient, beautiful, comprehensive and welcoming...

Address : Cnr. Bill Bezuidenhout and Willie van Schoor Avenues
Bellville

Phone : +27 (21) 914 1822

Email : info@tygervalley.co.za

Website : http://www.tygervalley.co.za

African Art Boutique (Stellenbosch)

Find a wide range of original African Curios at this quaint boutique store in Stellenbosch. From statues to dinnerware, all with traditional african carvings and artwork.

Address : Cluver & Markotter Building Mill Street Stellenbosch 7600 Western Cape South Africa

Phone : +27 21 8868219

Email : africancurios@skyweb.co.za

Karoo Classics (Stellenbosch)

Enjoy the best natural fibre products South Africa has to offer, including the widest selection of quality Mohair available today. Karoo Classics are also a primary producer of Ostrich Leather ensuring good variety, high quality and unbeatable value. Indulge your senses in our exclusive selection from the Great Karoo.

Address : 2 Church Street Stellenbosch 7600

Phone : 021-886 7596

Email : cmbiggs@cybertrade.co.za

Africa Silks (Stellenbosch)

Sells silks from African countries such as Kenya, Namibia, Uganda and South Africa - produced by silk and Mopane worms - and being hand spun and woven by African ladies into unique cloths used for clothing and interior decorating. Also on show are our exquisite silk filled duvets and handmade mopane silk teddy bears.

Address : 36 Church Street Stellenbosch

Phone : 021-882 9839

Email : ronels@iafrica.com

Mooiberge Framstall (Stellenbosch)

Highlights include strawberry picking, wine shop for tasting and sales, and a farmstall with the largest selection of homemade preserves.

Open 7 days a week with unbelievable prices - a must see experience! Also be sure to visit our new Mountain Breeze Farmstall.

Address : Mooiberge Farmstall, Follow the R44 towards Somerset West, 8 km from Stellenbosch

Phone : 021-881 3222

Delvera (Stellenbosch)

While mum is busy buying plants and tasting cheese, dad can purchase wine for his collection and buy a gift for mom at the pottery shop! The kids can visit the petting zoo and stables before the whole family enjoys lunch at the restaurant.

Address : Delvera Stellenbosch

Phone : 021-888 4615

Email : delvera@delheim.co.za

Daneel Diamond Manufacturers (Stellenbosch)

These are certified by a respected, internationally recognised laboratory. We export to wholesale dealers in Europe. The general public also buys directly from our factory and various boutiques.

Master Goldsmith/Designer - diamonds are polished in our factory in Stellenbosch, South Africa and certified by the internationally respected Jewellery Council of South Africa and the European Gemological Laboratory.

Address : 174 Dorp Street c/o Dorp & Ryneveld Street Stellenbosch 7600

Phone : + 27 21 887-1108

Email : info@daneeldiamonds.co.za

Website : http://www.daneeldiamonds.co.za

Mriko Jewellery (Stellenbosch)

Jewellery design studio and dealer of polished diamonds, precious and semi-precious gemstones, exclusive jewellery and exclusive handmade knives.

Address : Mirko Jewellery , No 12 Jan Catz Centre Cnr Andringa & Church Street Stellenbosch 7600

Phone : 021-886 8296

Email : mirkojewels@mweb.co.za

The Vineyard Connection (Stellenbosch)

Having built an impressive track record as the exporters of wines from the Cape, the Vineyard Connection now boasts a beautiful wineshop situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Recommended as a one stop destination for wine lovers and travellers alike.

With meticulous personal service and a wonderful selection of South African wines, sweeping views of the vineyards and the warmest of welcomes - you will leave with a lasting impression of quality.

Address : The Vineyard Connection, At Delvera cnr R44 to Paarl & Muldersvlei Road

Phone : 021-884 4360

Email : wine@vineyardconnection.co.za

Website : http://www.vineyardconnection.co.za

Resonance (Stellenbosch)

Exclusive South African furniture and accessories all individually handmade with exclusive material and outstanding craftsmanship.

Address : Resonance, Shop 8 Meulplein Building Bird Street Stellenbosch 7600

Phone : 021 887 2578

Email : mail@resonanceonline.co.za

Shopping in Cape Winelands

You just have to determine your shopping goals and then devise the best plan of action to get the best our of your Cape shopping experience!

Cape Winelands Shopping Guide

Craft Markets

South African Crafts

Things to Remember

Shopping Places

Oom Samie se Winkel (Stellenbosch)

Karoo Classics (Stellenbosch)

Arabesque Gallery (Wellington)

Continental China (Wellington)

African Art Gallery (Franschoek)

Touches and Tastes

La Rochelle Gallery (Paarl)

The Hout Street Gallery

Paarl Mall

Somerset Mall (Somerset West)

Tygervalley Shopping Centre (Bellville)

African Art Boutique (Stellenbosch)

Karoo Classics (Stellenbosch)

Africa Silks (Stellenbosch)

Mooiberge Framstall (Stellenbosch)

Delvera (Stellenbosch)

Daneel Diamond Manufacturers (Stellenbosch)

Mriko Jewellery (Stellenbosch)

The Vineyard Connection (Stellenbosch)

Resonance (Stellenbosch)

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