Casterbridge Country Market braves any weather

The cold and rainy weather did not stop stallholders at the Casterbridge Country Market from putting on another stunning display of unique and hand-crafted items on Sunday.

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Robin Lewis and Jolandie Lewis of Earthling SA. Some of their products include beautiful pendants made of flowers from around the country suspended in plastic made from cornstarch.

With high hopes that there would only be rain later that day, marketgoers were disappointed when it started drizzling as sellers were setting up their stalls at 09:00.

Pendants made of flowers from around the country suspended in plastic made from cornstarch. These necklaces are unique to Earthling SA.

While some people decided to pack up their goods early and return to the warmth of their homes, several stallholders braved the cold until 14:00, delighting the marketgoers who had built up the courage to walk around the market in the cold.

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Gareth Green and Elaine Troskie. The pair runs Onex and makes beautiful rings and pendants from broken skateboards.
A ring made from a broken skateboard by Gareth Green of Onex.

From extraordinarily innovative jewellery, beautifully crafted candles, locally handmade knives to delicious food and home-made sauces, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Peta de Wet of Blue Pomegranate. De Wet is also the organiser of the market.
Blue Pomegranate products on display at the Casterbridge Country Market.

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The market’s organiser, Peta de Wet, said although the wet weather had put a bit of a damper on the market, there were still many visitors.

Karien and Stephan Greyvenstein and their handmade boards.
Stephan Greyvenstein’s handmade board with resin on display.

The Casterbridge Country Market is held on the first Sunday of every month. Be sure to visit the next market on July 4.

Vania Zweers of Touching Dust.
Handmade candles infused with essential oils, complete with a wooden wick and crystals by Vania Zweers of Touching Dust.

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Minette and Jan Dreyer of JD Knives.
Handmade knives by Jan Dreyer of JD Knives.

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Jan-Harm Pietersen makes pulled pork tacos for the foodies visiting the market.
Pulled pork tacos were on sale at the Casterbridge Country Market.
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