17 Mar 2025

Unique Designers: The Rocks Markets

Discover The Rocks Markets, a vibrant hub of creativity and craftsmanship! Prepare to be immersed in a world of unique finds, where each stall tells a story.
Discover a curated selection of handcrafted treasures, from bold, colourful art that ignites joy, to minimalist stationery that celebrates simplicity. Explore eco-friendly homewares designed for sustainable living, and whimsical prints that spark imagination with their charming narratives. Witness the artistry of traditional letterpress, and delight in quirky, handcrafted paper goods made with care. This diverse collection represents the passion and talent of our makers, offering you a truly special shopping experience. Come and explore, find something extraordinary, and support local artisans at The Rocks Markets.

Emilio Frank Design

Emilio Frank Design infuses life with vibrant colour through expressive art. Discover a curated collection of paintings, prints, textiles, jewellery, and stationery, all designed to spark joy. Bold, modernist styles and emotive hues create captivating pieces for those who embrace a colorful lifestyle. From homewares to personal accessories, each item is crafted to brighten spaces and evoke happy memories. 

Little Noisy Miner

Noisy Miner, created by "accidental artist" Adrina, offers charming stationery and home decor with a sweetly simple aesthetic. Adrina's hand-drawn, black and white line art adorns prints, notecards, cushions, and tote bags, promoting the idea that anyone can create. This collection brings a touch of understated elegance to daily life, encouraging a focus on simple joys. Stock up on these delightful items to add a dose of minimalist charm and artistic inspiration to your space.

Retro Kitchen

Discover eco-friendly homewares designed for sustainable living. Retro Kitchen's selection includes compostable kitchen sponge cloths featuring unique prints, an Urban Greens Grow Kits for cultivating your own greens, and reusable Carry Your Cutlery Sets, perfect for reducing single-use plastic waste. Embrace a greener lifestyle with their original, environmentally conscious products, offering practical solutions for a more sustainable home.

Merchants of Nonsense

Merchants of Nonsense crafts whimsical prints that blend charming illustrations with quirky tales. Each animal character boasts a unique personality and backstory, turning artwork into mini-narratives. From Miku, the baseball-loving rabbit, to Dakota, the pony-turned-blogger, these prints spark imagination and joy. Their playful designs, perfect for any room, make delightful gifts for anyone seeking a touch of lighthearted fun. Explore their cast of curious creatures and discover your favourite story.

The Tilbury Press

Matt Tilbury creates distinctive typographic prints using traditional letterpress techniques. Employing antique wood and metal type on vintage iron presses, he hand-prints each limited or open edition piece on archival paper. This 500-year-old process yields beautifully tactile and unique prints, a refreshing contrast to digital design. Based in Bondi, Matt offers workshops and custom commissions, sharing his expertise and passion for this historic craft.

Misiu Papier

Misiu offers unique, handcrafted paper goods with a quirky charm. Their collection features cards, gift tags, and prints, all designed and made in Australia. Using premium paper and archival ink, they create distinctive pieces with a focus on quality and sustainability. From greeting cards to papercut prints, each item showcases their dedication to craftsmanship. Discover heartfelt designs and whimsical creations, perfect for any occasion, all made with locally sourced materials.

Wyldling

Wyldling, from Newcastle, crafts unique jewellery and home decor using bronze, brass, copper, and crystals. Inspired by nature and sacred geometry, their designs blend artistry with natural beauty. Delicate jewellery and captivating home pieces, like sun catchers and wall art, reflect the designer's passion. Each creation embodies a harmonious blend of materials and patterns, transforming everyday spaces into sanctuaries of natural elegance.