Wonki and J

With pieces fully handmade in their modest Melbourne studio, the work of Wonki and J Ceramics have been an instant hit at the market. Their range of simple, quality and functional tableware is inspired by Australian nature and has a traditional Korean twist to keep things interesting.

They only use organic raw materials for their glaze and all clay is sourced from local suppliers.

Blacbrail Atelier

Blacbrail Atelier was launched at the start of 2016 by local silversmith and designer, Indigo. Working out of a small studio in Melbourne, Indigo has turned her fascination and interest in textures and forms into unique pieces of wearable art - created from precious metals. Always looking to push the boundaries on design and wearability, Indigo continues to evolve her techniques in order to recreate textures such as crumpled baking paper, folded paper or tin foil and more recent designs that mimic eroded concrete and aged paint.

Each piece is a one off and all have an element of texture ranging from subtle up to extremely heavy textures while all still taking on a minimalist approach. 

Rompa Footwear

In search of a cultural experience, a young traveller made his way to the Far East. One day, he found himself wandering into a quaint shoe store in the heart of New Delhi where he met Balram, the humble shopkeeper looking for the best shoes for standing all day. Balram passed on his secrets and when the traveller left the shop smelling of old leather and cigars, he felt as though he had found his purpose, and so began Rompa.

Rompa sources materials from across the globe to craft bespoke leather footwear. From Argentina to the northern regions of India, each shoe is inspired from the travellers’ journey.

Part of Rompa’s vision in essence of its’ begging’s is to not only provide quality footwear through humane and renewable resources, but to also give back to the communities in which the traveller wanders.

PLANT by Packwood

Melbourne based terrarium makers PLANT by Packwood create artisan landscapes for city people who need somewhere small to retreat to. Founders Bayden Packwood Hine - a folk musician from the country, and Charlotte Nicdao - an actress from the city, live in a small Brunswick apartment and PLANT was born from their desire to reconnect with the natural world.

Every PLANT terrarium is unique, and inspired by aspects of nature that we tend to miss while rushing from one closed space to the next.

Bayden and Charlotte invite you to explore the dreamy landscapes they’ve created personally at The Rose St Market.

Marit Hamer

Melbourne jeweller Marit Hamer hand crafts pendant necklaces from natural minerals and stones. Every pendant is chosen for its particular character so each piece is unique and the natural imperfection of each is highlighted. Each stone is partly wrapped in a thin metal sheet which will change over time when worn and touched to further personalise each pendant.