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Tjanpi Desert Weavers

The guide was updated: 2024-06-27

The non-profit organisation and social enterprise Tjanpi Desert Weavers gives people the chance to produce and sell their art, and at their shops. You can watch skilled workers weaving baskets and fabrics, or producing sculptures and other craft objects. Take home some local art and support the desert weavers with your contribution.

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Address: 3 Wilkinson Street, Alice Springs NT
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Website: www.tjanpi.com.au
Phone: +61 8 8958 2377
Email: tjanpi@npywc.org.au

Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.

*this will be downloaded as a PDF.

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Mbantua Aboriginal Art Gallery

Mbantua Aboriginal Art Gallery

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Gallery Gondwana

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Todd Mall Markets

Todd Mall Markets

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Tjanpi Desert Weavers

Tjanpi Desert Weavers

The non-profit organisation and social enterprise Tjanpi Desert Weavers gives people the chance to produce and sell their art, and at their shops. You can watch skilled workers weaving baskets and fabrics, or producing sculptures and other craft objects. Take home some local art and support the desert weavers with your contribution.

Palya Proper Fine Art

Palya Proper Fine Art

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Hermannsburg Potters

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Lone Dingo

Lone Dingo

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Yeperenye Shopping Centre

Yeperenye Shopping Centre

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Jay Jays

Jay Jays

This Australian fashion store at Yeperenye Shopping Centre holds everything you could need in the hot weather, so get yourself a new sightseeing outfit, or buy a light beach dress. Jay Jays has modern clothes for young men and women, so drop in and find your fit!

Red Kangaroo Books

Red Kangaroo Books

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Desert Dwellers

Desert Dwellers

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Night Markets

Night Markets

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Yubu Napa

Yubu Napa

This art gallery gives you an insight into ethical works of art. Here you can find unique works produced within the region by Aboriginal artists. Ideally located near Todd Mall, this place should not be missed on a shopping tour in Alice Springs.

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