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The Bay Harbour" Mark in Houtbaai is 'n geheime handwerkmark genestel in 'n uitgestrekte dal omring deur berge in die dorpie Houtbaai, wat geleë is tussen die berge en die oseaan.

Dit is ongeveer 20 minute weg van die middelpunt van Kaapstad.

Houtbaai se ekonomie hou amper geheel en al verband met die hawe, alhoewel die handwerkmark ook 'n belangrike rol speel en toeriste en besoekers trek van heinde en verre.

Die handwerkmark by Houtbaai funksioneer al vir meer as tien jaar en bied 'n magdom items wat handgemaak is deur handwerkkunstenaars en sluit in alles van metaalwerk tot mandjies, tierlantyntjies, draadwerk, leerwerk, gebreide items, handgemaakte sepies, pottebakkery, naaldwerk, handpoppe, skulpware, soeelgoed en 'n oorvloed van ander soorte items.

Die missie van die "Bay Harbour" Mark is om 'n plek te verskaf vir vaardige kunstenaars om hul ware te smous en uit te ruil onder mekaar en vir klante om ware Suid-Afrikaanse gemeenskapslewe te ervaar.

Die mark skep ook 'n platform vir handwerkkunstenaars om volhoubare besighede vir hulself te skep en op te bou deur hul behendigheid vir hul besondere vernuf.

Houtbaai is self 'n gewilde toeriste-bestemming wat baie kleur bied regdeur die dorp en die "Bay Harbour" mark pas goed in by die sonderlingheid van die dorp.

Bo en behalwe die geleentheid om Suid-Afrikaanse sedes te ondervind, kan toeriste ook die pragtige natuurskoon geniet in en om Houtbaai, van die wêreldberoemde Chapman's Peak Rylaan tot Duiker-eiland en aangrensende Tafelberg Nasionale Park.

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The Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay is a clandestine crafts market nestled in a vast dale surrounded by mountains in the village of Hout Bay, which is situated between the mountains and the ocean.

It's located only about 20 minutes from the center of Cape Town.

Hout Bay's economy is almost entirely related to the harbor, although the crafts market plays a key role there as well, drawing tourists and visitors from near and far.

The crafts market at Hout Bay has been functioning for more than ten years and offers a myriad of items handmade by artisans, including everything from metalwork to baskets, bibelots, wirework, leatherworking, knitted items, handmade soaps, pottery, glasswork, needlework, puppets, shell-ware, toys, and an abundancy of other kinds of items.

The mission of the Bay Harbour Market is to provide a place for skilled artists to peddle their wares and barter with one another and for shoppers to experience true South African community life.

The market also creates a platform for artisans to create and build sustainable businesses for themselves through their adroitness for their particular craft.

Hout Bay is itself a popular tourist destination which offers plenty of color throughout the village, and the Bay Harbour Market fits in well with the quaintness of the village.

In addition to experiencing South African mores, tourists can also enjoy the beautiful scenery in and around Hout Bay, from the world-famous Chapman's Peak Drive to Duiker Island and adjoining Table Mountain National Park.

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