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A convenient pan-African shopping experience
Rosebank African Craft Market
Johannesburg is a great shopping destination
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Did you know?
Rosebank African Craft Market has been voted Johannesburg’s favourite market for over 10 years
Rosebank African Craft Market has been voted Johannesburg's Premier Market for 10 years in a row. Local and international visitors flock to this Johannesburg African Craft Market, attracted by its reputation as a truly pan-African shopping destination. They walk away with a range of high quality arts, crafts and antiques from all over the continent, after a pleasant day of bargaining with the friendly stall-owners.
Shopping at the market will also give you an insight into the various cultures of Africa, with many of the beautifully crafted objects on offer having cultural significance.
Rosebank African Craft Market in Johannesburg celebrates the spirit of African entrepreneurship and sustains at least 70 skilled African artisans. Some of the countries represented at the market include Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Senegal and Togo. You can buy African masks, clothing, carvings, ceramics, beadwork and jewellery. You can also pick up a lot of ‘recycled’ art objects, which are fascinating studies in how recycling materials can magically transform ‘rubbish’ into something unique and magical - responsible shopping at its best.
While you can pick up many great souvenirs for the cost of a few rand, the market is also known for its range of African antiques, many of which are highly collectable.
The adjacent Rosebank Rooftop Market, which boasts more than 600 stalls, adds fashionable clothing, quality ceramics, second-hand books and other collectibles to the array of items on offer at the African Market. The Rosebank Mall, located below the Rooftop Market, has many more upmarket fashions, carpets and gift shops.
Live music and drumming add to the vibrant feel of the market and a few hours spent happily browsing through the stalls will pass all too quickly. You are sure to leave with warm memories and some great bargains!
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Rosebank African Craft Market
Tel: +27(0) 11 880 2906/3
Email: africancraft@mweb.co.za
Web: www.craft.co.za
How to get here
The market is situated at the corner of Cradock Ave and Baker St. in Rosebank, adjacent to the underground Rosebank Mall.
Get around
The tour bus parking facility located opposite the market provides tour groups with secure and convenient access to a vast range of exquisite high quality handcrafted African artifacts and antiques.
Where to stay
Rosebank has all sorts of accommodation from fancy hotels to B&Bs.
What to eat
Plenty of fast food is available at the Rooftop Market, or if you prefer to dine in comfort there are several restaurants in the Mall. The Rooftop International Food Court and Deli offers a range of food-outlets, many of which cater specially for the market clientele, with freshly made pestos, pastas, breads and cheeses.
Best buys
Both the African Craft Market and the Rooftop Market in Rosebank are a magnet for bargain buyers – if you are looking for affordable quality you won’t be disappointed