Nestled in Johnston Street, in between the curry houses, Latin American restaurants and sweaty gyms is Zakkaya, a quietly beatific shop selling contemporary Japanese goods.
Their wares range from clocks, clothing, jewellery, toys, storage and everything is delicate, charming and oh-so-cute. It’s the perfect place to find a unique gift for that special person with an eye for design and craftsmanship. Lots of the things are made from natural materials like wood or stone or cotton.
Love these items…
A wooden hanging vase.
Kid-sized coat rack with animal heads on it.
Cute farmyard wooden balance game.
Colourful toy storage boxes.
I bought a Make Me Iconic Melbourne Toy Tram for a friend’s son and a beautiful Japanese papercut Christmas decoration as a Kris Kringle present – someone is going to be very lucky!
Look how beautifully they are packaged – typically elegant Japanese attention to detail. If you’re in a hurry with your Christmas chores, the gorgeous gift-wrapping is free too!
For other places to buy unique gifts in Fitzroy, try Little Salon or the Rose Street Artists Market.
Zakkaya, 52 Johnston St, Fitzroy +61 3 9419 1882
Great find Joyce although you have scared me by revealing you have already started christmas shopping – very organised!
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| November 24, 2011, 11:23 pm
Everything about this shop was thoroughly delightful. But now it gone … hopefully it has moved. Does anyone know?