Johannesburg is a rich city in comparison to other cities in South Africa due to its history of gold mining. Johannesburg is a great city for shopping, with many shops offering jewelry, works of art and souvenirs with a South African theme. Take this tour to discover the best places to shop in Johannesburg.
1) Nelson Mandela Square
Nelson Mandela Square is a well-known shopping district. There are a host of small shops offering everything from traditional African food, to souvenirs with African themes, clothes, jewelry and many other popular regional products. This is a popular attraction with beautiful shops and boutiques and a great view of the square.
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2) The Kraal Gallery
The Kraal Gallery is located in the Sandton region of Johannesburg. This gallery specializes in selling tapestries and carpets with a profoundly South African theme. The gallery also offers sculptures and other handmade items.
3) Hyde Park Shopping Center
The Hyde Park Shopping Center is located in the cosmopolitan Hyde Park area. This modern building not only offers a wide variety of goods but is also a great place to relax. There are several cafés and a playground, making it suitable for the entire family.
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4) Alternatives Gallery
Alternatives Gallery is a shop that sells works of art. All the objects, portraits, the interior and other prints have a purely South African theme, with some Zimbabwe and Malawi themes as well. The traditional style is clearly stated through the items found here.
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5) Blue Monkey Décor
Blue Monkey Décor is a shop specializing in home décor. It contains everything you need, from furniture, lamps and toys, to towels and sheets. They also have products designed for decorating children’s rooms. It is a beautiful shop where the imagination plays an important role, where you can turn a simple room into a masterpiece.
6) Art Africa
Art Africa is dedicated to modern art objects with traditional motifs. Contemporary African ceramics, lampshades, pictures, artifacts, clothes, figurines and other beautiful objects by popular designers can be found here.
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7) Collectible Antiques
Collectible Antiques is an antique shop where antique jewelry, glass, silver and handmade pieces of art can be found. This is a popular store with women or anyone who admires beautiful antiquated items.
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