Australian-Made Souvenirs
Australian-Made Souvenirs
Sydney Opera House Kit
- Ply
In 1956 the State of New South Wales ran an international competition for a National Opera House at Bennelong Point, Sydney. This attracted more than 220 entries from 32 countries. Jørn Utzon a young Danish architect won the competition and...
$249.00
Jarrah Ballpoint Pen
- Jarrah
Hand turned from West Australian Jarrah and finished with a durable hard-wearing lacquer, this pen displays the rich tones and markings of this wood, set off by simple gold fittings. The pen insert is a standard size, with refills being...
$49.00
Classic Wine Bottle Stoppers
- She Oak
These hand-turned bottle stoppers with their clean, classic shapes provide an elegant method of sealing that unfinished bottle of wine, port, liqueur or even oil or balsamic. They are made from stainless steel with rubber seals that are airtight and...
from $39.00
Gum Bark Coasters
- Tasmanian Oak
Nicely packaged with 6 coasters to a box, these 'gum bark' coasters' are both colourful and earthy, rustic and refined. The images are taken from photos of many different varieties of gum-tree bark with all their variations in colour and...
$42.00
Australian Animal Coasters
- Mixed Timbers
These laser-cut Australian Animal Coasters are available in both dark timbers which could be Jarrah, Rosewood, Blackwood or Myrtle and light timbers, which could be Tasmanian Oak or Silky Oak, depending upon availability. A set of 6 coasters has one...
$42.00
Huon Pine Salad Hands
- Huon Pine
These nifty salad hands are made from salvaged Huon Pine, a timber noted for its fine grain, durability and suitability for kitchen use. The pale buttery colour of the Huon Pine always looks attractive nestled into the side of a...
$49.00
Tony Desk Clock
- Jarrah
These solid, chubby little clocks have been hand turned in two beautiful Australian timbers, the iconic Banksia and Jarrah, both from Western Australia, the Banksia Grandis forming the understory of the Jarrah forests. They are easy to read, quiet and...
$55.00
Box of Australian Animal Decorations
- Tasmanian Oak
Weighing in at only 50 grams and measuring 9cm x 9cm x 3cm this box of Australian animal decorations is pop-in-a-bag easy to post and unbreakable and as cute as! Made from a variety of contrasting native timbers, each box...
$35.00
Standard Mixed Timber Photo Frames
- Mixed Timbers
The 6" x 4" frame is made from salvaged and recycled timbers; each frame is handcrafted using a variety of timbers which are listed on the back of the frame. The combinations may include Jacaranda, Maple, Silky Oak, Red Cedar,...
$49.00
No Worries Double Strand Keyrings
The important thing here is that no two keyrings are the same or repeatable - they are made from whatever combination of native timbers are at hand, depending on the season, and that makes a pleasing combination of textures, colours...
$39.00
Red Ironbark Gumleaf Letter Opener
- Red Ironbark
Made from tough-as-nails Red Ironbark harvested from sustainable sources, this letter opener has a good and long-lasting edge that combined with its gum leaf shape make it a terrific Australian souvenir, gift or stocking filler. These need no maintenance and...
$15.00
Lattice Trivet
- Blackwood
The lattice trivet or hot-mat is a design that perfectly combines function, design and skill. The offset circles on both sides of the trivet are done on a lathe by hand and with an expert eye earned through thousands of...
$55.00
Hand Carved Gum Leaf Bookmark/Letter Opener
- Mixed Timbers
Each one is an original, hand-carved piece with a unique shape, these essence-of-Australia gum leaf-inspired, dual-purpose bookmark/letter openers are an ideal gift when you want something that says Australia. Made from various and beautiful native timbers, depending on what is...
$19.00
Mini Sydneyscape
- Mixed Timbers
The Mini Sydney Landscape, like its larger version Sydneyscape is composed of iconic Sydney images in native timbers, can be moved and rearranged to your own design and preference - move the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Ferry, Sailboat or...
$35.00
Mini Australian Outback Landscape
- Mixed Timbers
The Mini Australian Outback Landscape, like its larger version Outback Landscape, is composed of laser-cut, movable, timber pieces that can be arranged to your liking. The timbers used are a combination of Blackwood, Myrtle, Silky Oak, Tasmanian Oak, Jarrah and...
$35.00
Sydneyscape
- Blackwood
These are laser-cut, iconic Sydney images in native timbers; the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Ferry, Sailboat, Centrepoint Tower and Fort Denison. The images are made from a selection of contrasting timbers which may include, Blackwood, Myrtle, Silky Oak, Tasmanian...
$65.00
No Worries Single Strand Keyrings
The No Worries Single Strand Keyring is altogether lighter, finer and more pocket friendly than the robust double strander but just as pleasing. The important thing here is that no two keyrings are the same or repeatable - they are...
$29.00
Large Mixed Timber Photo Frames
- Mixed Timbers
The 8" x 6" frame is made from salvaged and recycled timbers; each frame is handcrafted using a variety of timbers which are listed on the back of the frame. The combinations may include Jacaranda, Maple, Silky Oak, Red Cedar,...
$69.00
Gum Leaf Cut-Out Pot Stand
Made from sustainable Australian native timbers which may include Jarrah, Blackwood, Myrtle, Tasmanian Oak and Rosewood depending on availability, these pot stands are perfect for placing under a coffee pot, teapot or hot dish to protect your bench or table....
from $42.00
Redgum Bookends
- Redgum
The simple curves of the Redgum burl bookends have a solid earthiness that beautifully displays the intricate patterns and whorls of the timber. The bookends are made from salvaged Redgum, one of the best known and loved Australian Eucalypts. Averaging...
$249.00
Australian Wildlife Tree
- Mixed Timbers
Made from a variety of native Australian timbers which are stated on the back of the box, this charming Australian wildlife tree will be a sure winner with all ages. Each tree features a Koala, a Possum, a Kookaburra, a...
$59.00
Australian Wildflower Placemats
- Mixed Timbers
These laser-cut Australian Wildflower Placemats are available in a variety of sustainable native timbers which could be Jarrah, Rosewood, Blackwood or Myrtle and light timbers, which could be Tasmanian Oak or Silky Oak, depending upon availability. The set of 6 placemats...
$108.00
Australian Wildflower Coasters
- Mixed Timbers
These laser-cut Australian Wildflower Coasters are available in a variety of sustainable native timbers which could be Jarrah, Rosewood, Blackwood or Myrtle and light timbers, which could be Tasmanian Oak or Silky Oak, depending upon availability. A set of 6...
$39.00
Australian Animal Puzzle
- Tasmanian Oak
A variety of contrasting native timbers is used in this ever-popular puzzle, creating a lively visual pattern that clever young minds will remember to help them fit the pieces together. Harder than it looks but not too hard, this a...
$39.00
Australian Outback Landscape
- Mixed Timbers
These laser-cut, iconic outback images in native timbers are immediately recognisable animals and landmarks and include, Uluru, Gum-tree with Koala, kangaroo, Frilly-necked Lizard, Wombat, Emu and native grass. The landscape pieces are made from a selection of contrasting timbers which...
$65.00
Boxed Pair of Banksia Nut Tea Light Candle Holders
- Banksia
Hand turned from the seedpod of the Banksia Grandis tree of Western Australia, these T-Lite candle holders displays the wonderful texture and patterning achieved when the banksia nuts are turned on a lathe and the rough outside removed. When lit...
$89.00
Banksia Scent Pot and Fragrant Oil
- Banksia
The idea behind these charming and so Australian scent pots rests upon the unique qualities of the Banksia Grandis seed pod. The decorative pattern of holes that you see when these pods have been turned on a lathe to remove...
$55.00
Myrtle Wine Bottle Balancer
- Myrtle
Cleverly designed to utilise the forces of gravity and to intrigue the eye, the bottle and the holder are counterbalanced to rest in perfect equilibrium. When put together, the whole is quite stable yet the bottle appears to float in...
$45.00
Aussie Animals Trivet
Made from a variety of sustainable native timbers which include Blackwood, Myrtle, Tasmanian Oak, Ash, and Jarrah depending on availability, these trivets have all your favourite Aussie animals cleverly incorporated into a practical design for protecting your bench or table...
from $42.00
Banksia Nut Tea Lite Candle Holder
- Banksia
Hand turned from the seed pod of the Banksia Grandis tree of Western Australia, this Tea Lite candle holder displays the wonderful texture and patterning achieved when the Banksia Nuts are turned on a lathe and the rough outside removed....
$59.00
The French Word ‘Souvenir’ means remembrance or memory and now refers to an object that is bought as a memento of happy travels and encounters; a thing that will remind you of a holiday or place you visited or commemorates a special event.
It conjures up tea-towels, spoons, coasters, mugs (anyone has a Will and Kate mug?) and the snow dome which almost needs a chapter to itself, appearing first in France in 1878 and evolving into the Hong Kong mass produced snow domes for tourist kiosks everywhere. My favourite is the Uluru snow dome, careless to its inherent contradictions and kitsch to the max.
