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WilRobin Design

WilRobin Design

Beautiful handmade children’s clothing lovingly made in NZ by a slightly ‘disorganised’ mother & daughter duo.
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WilRobin Design
WilRobin Design
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Pine Hill Flower Farm

Pine Hill Flower Farm
Pine Hill Flower Farm
Growing seasonal fresh & dried flowers.
Flowers available for DIY weddings, florists & flower lovers
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Pine Hill Flower Farm
Pine Hill Flower Farm
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Dept Dux

Dept Dux
Dept Dux
Old-school badges that help you show your true calling.
Dept Dux
Dept Dux
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Tammy Twinkletoes

Tammy Twinkletoes

Tammy Twinkletoes specialises in Art Deco fashion inspired by the 1930s heritage of our hometown, Napier. Each piece is designed, patterned and beautifully handcrafted by Tammy.
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Tammy Twinkletoes
Tammy Twinkletoes
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Inkling

Inkling

Inkling – a combination of classic calico and colourful fabric with sewn embellishments.  Featuring notebooks, journals, bags, and dolls.
Inkling
Inkling
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Wildflower Designs

Wildflower Designs
Wildflower Designs
Wildflower Designs feature unique, quality, handcrafted jewellery inspired by all things New Zealand and featuring embellished shells and wire-work including weaving, coiling and knitting.
Jewellery with a Twist!
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Kasie Creates Ltd

Kasie Creates Ltd

Kasie is a passionate knitter and creative, currently displaying her gorgeous merino wool and silk scarves and fun chunky knit pom pom hats to keep you warm and looking stylish.

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Emma Makes

Emma Makes

With a fun and eclectic range of accessories, homeware and toys, Emma sources an ever-changing array of short fabric runs to design and sew her creations.

Not to mention her cool range of witty pencils and creative stickers.

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Emma Makes
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Dreamcult Clothing

Dreamcult Clothing

From fun playsuits to cropped t’s, Dreamcult Clothing is designer, Rochelle Wilson’s, label.  She proudly makes her garments using end of line or repurposed fabrics to create unique, easy to wear pieces.

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Dreamcult Clothing
Dreamcult Clothing
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Quirky Pottery

Quirky Pottery
Quirky Pottery

Handbuild, unique, quirky ceramicware that is as functional as it is beautiful.

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Quirky Pottery
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The Department of Curiosities and Fine Things
A curated collection of the work of over 30 New Zealand designers and makers.
14 Hastings Street, Napier 4110,
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
thedepartmentnapier@gmail.com
Open 10 am to 4 pm,
7 days all year except for
Christmas Day, Good Friday,
Easter Sunday and Anzac Day
(when we open at 1pm).

What’s been happening

  • September 2018
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  • June 2016
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  • May 2015
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