See some of the best in fine timber design in Hobart, Launceston and Stanley. You can still find something completely different in Tasmania. Tasmanian crafts men and women have a wealth of inspiration around them: endemic soft and hardwood timbers, fine wool, unspoiled landscapes to portray, semi-precious stones and metals to work, and a community that embraces their talents.

IXL Design Store – Hobart’s dockside Hunter Street, the IXL Design store sells handcrafted fashion accessories, ceramics, textiles, furniture and homewares by Tasmania’s best.

Tasmanian Wood Design Collection – Launceston, featuring some of the world’s finest furniture using specialty Tasmanian timbers, such as Huon pine and sassafras.

Salamanca Market - Every Saturday Hobart's Salamance Place is transformed into an enormous outdoor market where stallholders make or grow what they sell. Framed by historic Georgian warehouses converted into galleries, cafes and craft shops open 7 days.

Love & Clutter, Murray Street, Hobart, is a treasure trove of locally-designed and made garments, art, and more. In the north, try Homebody in Launceston’s Charles Street or Muse at Evandale.

Handmark Gallery – One of the gems on Salamanca Place, featuring the work of Tasmanian artists, including jewellery by Di Allison, Linda van Niekirk, Natalie Holtsbaum, and Les Blakebrough’s ceramics.

Aspect Design, on Salamanca Place, showcases the work of Tasmania's leading artisans since 1978, including an excellent range of Tasmanian timber gifts.

Bank Arcade – Tucked away in the heart of Hobart, off Liverpool Street, this is the place to go for funky boutiques, great coffee, excellent sushi at Sush, and homegrown Tasmanian delicacies such as Huon Valley saffron from Spice World.

Stanley Artworks Studio Gallery  – Featuring the contemporary work of Tasmanian designers using the finest timbers.

Deloraine – The Tasmanian Craft Fair, held the first weekend in November each year. This nationally acclaimed community welcomes, entertains and caters for 30,000 people at the annual event. Over 200 exhibitors at 12 undercover venues, representing Tasmania's finest artists and crafts people.

Read more about Tasmania's many talented artists and where to find them at NeoNeighbourhood.com.