Visit The Town's House

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BUSINESS NEWS - What used to be called the Mossel Bay Arts and Craft Centre in Market Street, is now a beautifully renovated showpiece of local talent, and has been renamed The Town's House.

Built in 1879, it housed the municipal offices, the council chamber and an office for the market master.

For decades, farmers brought their produce to be sold to passing ships and townsfolk. The keystones above the windows on the facade of the building reflect the produce of the district at the time of construction and include ostrich, sheep, oxen and grapes.

Today this valuable heritage building, next to Mossel Bay Tourism, houses a selection of upmarket, locally produced art, crafts, jewellery, souvenirs, gifts, décor and lifestyle items unique to Mossel Bay.

Photo gallery: The Town's House home to local art and crafts

Resident artists include a local leather merchant, who creates magic on and out of leather, a seamstress selling intricately made clothing and gifts as well as a glass artist, presenting a colourful array of handmade glass goods.

The Mossel Bay Historical Society exhibits a beautiful selection of old images and artefacts of Mossel Bay's heyday.

Conveniently located in the town centre, The Town's House is open from 09:00 to 17:00 on weekdays and on Saturdays, from 09:00 to 14:00.

For more information, call 082 954 9235.

Locally produced art, crafts, jewellery, souvenirs, gifts, décor and lifestyle items: