Australian Arts and Products, Sydney

by unravelau
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Aboriginal Art

The Aboriginal Art Shop on the Upper Concourse of the Sydney Opera House, sits quietly beside one entrance to the Opera House quietly sharing its wares.

I arrived out of the hot sun and sat on a stool outside the shop............ahhhhh just to be in the shade. A station wagon pulled up and out hopped a man who entered the shop ........ then he was seen in the shop window helping the assistant remove an amazing painting. He put it in the back of his wagon and left. A visiting conductor, Monica said.

Monica works as the caretaker and sales person of the art within this shop. We had a chat...........I bought some coasters and Monica said that it would be OK to take a photograph inside the shop............so I did.

Many things but I could spend a fortune on Aboriginal art.

Some of the art is very expensive.

Theme: Art

Address: Upper concourse, Sydney Opera House

Phone: 02 92474344

Directions: If on foot walk under the stairs at the Opera House.


	Australian Arts and Products: b1bob's Sydney shopping tip nº 1	Tip Rating:

Updated By b1bob

on February 24, 2004

by b1bob
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Aboriginal Art Shop

Conveniently located off the stage door of the Sydney Opera House, the Aboriginal Art Shop has a nice selection of paintings and artefacts as well as masks and sculpture from Papua New Guinea. Instead of going into the opera house, I went into a shop that sold only things made by the aborigines. I didn't buy anything because, in my opinion, everything was too ugly and in bad taste. Besides, it cost too much.

This shop's specialty is in gift items such as scarves, jewelry, books and t-shirts. While I didn't care for anything sold here, Mama bought some earrings and a necklace.

Theme: Art

Address: Upper Concourse, Sydney Opera House

Phone: +61 2 9247 4344


	Australian Arts and Products: Aboriginal Art

By arv1

on July 2, 2005

Aboriginal Art is extremely different, and each picture tells a story, which may be hard to see at first but use your imagination!!

I got a wall hanging, which looks great. You can't go home without some sort of art. I also got a notebook, because I absolutely loved it!

As there are many different types of products, there is a wide range!! But shop around before you commit!

Theme: Local Craft


	Australian Arts and Products: Didgereedoo

By arv1

on July 2, 2005

Be careful when buying these. You may not be allowed to take these through customs. The are great though

I think they were about US$75

Theme: Local Craft


	Australian Arts and Products: Boomerangs

By arv1

on July 2, 2005

YOU MUST BUY A BOOMERANG

IT DOES NOT MATTER IF IT DOES NOT FLY AND IF IT IS JUST FOR SHOW

IT MUST BE BOUGHT

Depends completely on the quality and function!! I bought one for AUS$8 and its for show. My brother payed double that and its meant to fly!!

Theme: Local Craft


	Australian Arts and Products: Viva "Made in China"

By Assenczo

on November 6, 2007

Tipical Chinatown strip outlet

Chinatown strip offers the opportunity to buy a didgeridoo at the fraction of the price. It is true that the sizes are much smaller but this is an advantage when time for packing comes – fits perfectly in any backpack. There is the lingering suspicion that anything that comes from Chinatown might be produced in China and thus lower the quality of the product and tarnish the attraction of authenticity. Even if this is the case it is still worth buying it because it reflects the current state of affairs in Australia where the aboriginals are underrepresented. A careful look at the didgeridoo market may imply that the majority of the Australian inhabitants are aboriginals (way up from the official 1%) otherwise, judging by the number of handicraft, every single aboriginal including the toddlers must make at least a couple of didgeridoos a day!?!

30$

Theme: Local Craft

Directions: Beside the Chinese "entrance" door( the tipical structure that ushers the visitors in Chinatown)


	Australian Arts and Products: Music from the source

By Assenczo

on November 6, 2007

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Throbbing with the rhythm of
Australia

You have the chance to defy the vicious system of exploitation of aboriginals by buying their products directly from them. One example is the street musicians who promote their music by playing their didgeridoos on street corners. In my case this was at the ferryboat terminal, where the musician was displaying a number of instruments laid on a colourful carpet. His assistant was managing the money-CD exchange while excerpts from the CD were being played and explained in detail by the virtuoso.
In the end everybody was happy – the buyer for the expense of 10$ as opposed to 30$, the performer for the non-taxed direct income and the community for the free concert.

Didgeridoo music

10$

Theme: Music

Address: Ferry terminal


	Australian Arts and Products: Australian Products.

Updated By Openseas

on December 18, 2007

Here is a list of some of our famous Australian Products.

Aussie Products

Tim Tam biscuits

Vegemite

Tea tree oil

Emu Oil

Bunya Bunya Nuts

Cherry Ripe Bar

Caramello Koalas chocolates

Mint slice biscuits

Musk lifesavers

Twisties

Violet crumble bar

Freddo Frogs

Burger Rings

Redback BBQ Blitz

Redskins

Didgeridoo

Sheepskin slippers

Ugg boots

Boomerang

Stuffed Koala bears

Ken Done t/shirts

Bondi Speedos

Manly Speedos

VB Beer - not fosters

Long beach cigarettes for smokers

Book: Don’t die in the bush

RM Williams clothes and boots

Drizabone oilskin coats

Akubra Hats

Any of the food items can be found at any supermarket.

For clothes mentioned they can be located in the CBD. (city)

Theme: Other


	Australian Arts and Products: Kangeroo Teddy

By arv1

on July 2, 2005

I love teddies so I could not go all the way to Australia and come back without a kangeroo teddy!

Theme: Toys and Games


	Australian Arts and Products: Aboriginal Owned

Updated By authoress

on June 21, 2007