6 Best Shopping in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Established over three decades ago, this pottery is where renowned potter Ian Glenny, whose work is in private collections and galleries worldwide, founded the Midlands Meander in 1983. The pottery has an earthy, rugged appeal and you can choose from porcelain, stoneware, or terra-cotta pots, bowls, and vases—or even invest in a fireplace.

This is a great place to buy handmade leather goods, especially shoes, beautiful bags and briefcases.

Contemporary handcrafted jewelry, many pieces featuring diamonds, is sold here.

Near Culamoya and Granny Mouse, 8 km (5 miles) south of Nottingham Road, Mole Hill, established in 1997, has a good reputation for high-quality, hard-wearing men's and women's shirts with an African twist. If you've always fancied a colorful Mandela-type, mandarin-collared shirt, you may well find one here, and both ladies' and men's shirts come in a wide range of sizes. Custom shirts can also be made to order.

Although the market, next to the Growthpoint Rugby Stadium, carries cheap imports from the East, these are offset by an interesting selection of local crafts, antiques, collectables, wooden masks, beaded and leather goods, and more. Add-ons include live entertainment and varied food stalls.

The beautiful 100% handmade rugs sold here are produced in Donnybrook village. The company provides employment and skills to the local rural community.