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A HIDDEN GEM ON OUR DOORSTEP

B Y AMAND A PILLAI

Cambanos & Son

African Arts and Curios 1982

his month, I was welcomed to a delight didn’t break the bank. They also but if you are unable to get there, be sure
place that has served kings and stock stunning Tanzanite collectors’ pieces, to check their online shop for a selection of
queens, presidents and prime diamond jewellery and ethnic gold pieces authentic African curios and jewellery.
Tministers, musicians and actors, from exclusive designers. And if you prefer
and anyone looking for something to have something custom-designed, they Their pledge, “Make sure the customer is
beautiful from Africa. have an on-site jeweller who can design happy”, has not changed since those early Come Treat yourself, For An Unforgettable
and make something exclusively for you. days when they had their small wholesale
The business is a family-run enterprise office in the centre of Johannesburg. Their Experience.
started by Dennis Cambanos who had I spent a couple of hours there and will mission is to offer their clients only the
a passion for African crafts. Fast forward definitely head back there soon, to see best quality, service and prices in South
30 years and today this shop supports what else I can find. Next time, I may grab Africa and they love it when their regular
hundreds of craftsmen and women from a bite to eat at their on-site coffee shop, customers also become their firm friends.
all over Africa. aptly named ‘The Watering Hole’, which
is child-friendly, with a jungle gym and Visit Cambanos and Son Agencies: 34 Richards Dr, Halfway House,
Midrand, 1685, South Africa
You can get lost perusing their range ample space for the kiddies to run around. 34 Richards Drive, Opposite the Gallagher Opposite Gallagher Convention Centre
of gems and goodies - such as Ndebele Convention Centre, Halfway House,
beadwork, beautifully carved and painted Directly across from the Gallagher Midrand. COVID-19 Trading Hours:
wooden animals and hand-painted Convention Centre, with secure parking Tuesday | Thursday 10:00 - 16:00

monkey balls - whilst sipping one of their and very helpful and knowledgeable sta , Tel: +27 (0) 11 315 8015/ or
famous Ethiopian blend coffees. Cambanos and Son Agencies is one of the +27 (0) 11 315 9411. Available for Bookings
biggest of its kind in South Africa, supplying
I fell in love with some of their rare, the world with African curios. They are Website: http://www.cambanos.com
coloured gems which I found to my currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Email: cambanos@iafrica.com

+27 (0)11 315 9411

www.cambanos.com
There is Something for Everyone!

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