Things to do in Hermanus, Western Cape: The Best Shopping

Pure South owned & run by Liz Coates. The ceramic art & fine craft made with passion by the individual artist sits beautfully on the shelves of Pure South

The Book Collector is an antiquarian bookstore in the cultural heart of the seaside village of Hermanus from where it sells and ships literary treasures to book lovers and collectors across the world. The store prides itself on its collection of Africana and Militaria. Works on South Africa’s political and cultural history – in both English and Afrikaans – are popular choices for locals and tourists alike. Apart from the Literary Classics, the store’s shelves are piled ceiling-high with works on History, Politics, Travel and Exploration, Archeology, Mythology, Religion, Esoterica, Self-Help, Psychology, Philosophy, Biographies, Business, Science, Wild Life, Gardening, Cooking, Music, Art, as well as Arts and Crafts, and even Pets. It also has some hard-to-find Car and Motorcycle Manuals. This quaint little book shop also has a fine selection of First Editions and Signed copies. Popular fiction can be found on the Daily Sale Table. Come and Explore!

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A gallery with Malcolm Bowling who does oil painting and pencil drawings focusing on birds, wildlife and nguni cattle. Boniface Chikwenhere who does the driftwood sculptures and Richard pullen who has a diverse range of ceramics.

Beautiful Art Gallery in Hermanus, South Africa. We have a wide selection of Paintings, Sculptures, Prints and Glassware.

Studio G is an art gallery working in partnership with the world-renowned hospitality and tourism group, Village N Life. The galleries are managed by entrepreneur and sculptor, Gerhard van Niekerk. He is assisted by Aidon Westcott – a well known and highly respected art curator and artist. Studio G aims to provide a unique platform for established as well as emerging local artists to exhibit their work in some of South Africa’s most iconic tourist destinations. These galleries showcase some of the best contemporary South African artists and are must-see galleries for all art lovers and collectors visiting the Western Cape.