The best art supplies the Garden Route has to offer!
If you are in the Eden District, pop in and meet the team at The Deckle Edge Knysna. They’re always happy to share their expert knowledge about art supplies and craft projects.
We’re so excited and grateful that The Deckle Edge Knysna has been nominated for the third year in a row in the 2026 Best of Knysna & Plett Readers’ Choice Awards, in the Shopping: Best Stationery / Arts & Crafts Store category. This nomination means so much because it comes from our wonderful customers and creative community. Please vote for us and help The Deckle Edge Knysna bring home the win!
The shop has a wide range of art supplies, including paints, canvas, paper and pads, sketching and drawing supplies, crafting materials, kids art materials and all sorts of creative supplies! If you need even more than that, just let the Knysna team know you’re looking for something extra special, and they’ll have it sent to Knysna from our Art Supply Megastore in Salt River, Cape Town. We have regular deliveries from Cape Town to our Knysna branch. That means Knysna art-supply enthusiasts have access to a world-class selection.
Contact The Deckle Edge Knysna
Find us at 19 Queen Street – or give us a call on 0649629692. We’d love to hear from you!
Our Knysna branch is conveniently located for art-lovers in George, Mossel Bay, Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield, Wilderness, and surrounds. If you’re further afield than that, we can arrange courier delivery with pleasure.
If you have an email enquiry, contact hello@deckleedge.co.za
Our Knysna store is thrilled to have been awarded the Best of Knysna & Plett Award in The Herald Readers’ Choice 2024! This recognition is a true reflection of the incredible support we receive from our local community and loyal customers. We are deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to vote for us and helped us achieve this honour.
At The Deckle Edge, we’re passionate about bringing the best in art supplies and creative inspiration to Knysna, and this award motivates us to continue doing what we love. Our team is here to support your artistic journey. Thank you for being a part of our story!
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