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Welcome to The Cobweb Craft Shop of OberonNew South Wales, AustraliaThe Cobweb Craft shop displays and sells quality craft goods made by local people. If you are thinking of visiting the Oberon region and would like to take home something totally original, then we would love to see you. This is the place to find a wonderful and lasting memento of your time in Oberon. The Cobweb is a non-profit organization run by volunteers as a service to the community. We are in the historic and eccentric Malachi Gilmore Hall which was built in 1934. The hall is a wonderful and rare rural example of Australian Art-Deco achitecture. There is a great variety of products for you to see - from Paintings and Ceramics to Pickles, Chutneys, Jams and Honey. From Hand Knitted Jumpers to dainty gear for babies. From needle work to original gift cards, Oberon souvenirs and natural skin products. Here is a sample of our popular-selling items.
Shiloh Farm Woollen Products
 Attractive and cosy jumpers - many of them reversable - 2 jumpers in one! Glenda Bosanquet's home-made jumpers are knitted from new Australian milled pure-wool yarns. The unique knitting patterns have been developed over many years and the hand-finishing is immaculate. Most of the range of jumpers are knitted in undyed natural white wool.
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Hand-Knitted Mohair Hats
 Warm and comfortable hats made from lusterous mohair. All are hand-knitted in a wide variety of colours making each original and unique. Prices are typically around $40 which is a bargain for material and workmanship of this quality.
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 Knitted Baby GarmentsKnitted woolen baby gear to cover a small person from head to toe. Plus colourful cot quilts, wraps and floor mats.
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 Dawn DalyGraphics Artist and CeramicistAmongst other things. Dawn brings Australian Native animals to life on clay and paper. We have a full range of her wildlife artworks. These are available as prints or as cards (for $3.80 each). And a collection of her charming blue wrens in beautifully glazed kiln-fired clay.
more on Dawn Daly ....
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Stockpile Outback Workwear
 We keep these tough and comfortable socks in stock as they are in constant demand. These 85% merino wool/15% nylon socks are brilliantly designed and woven to draw moisture away from the skin by combining the water absorbing properties of wool with the water repelling properties of nylon. The woollen outer layer means that they will keep you warm even when damp making them a perfect hiking or working sock. Densely woven heel and toe sections ensures a very long life under the toughest conditions. Warm, soft, long wearing and machine washable. Different sizes and colours. $11.50. (Not locally made).
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 Tourist SouvenirsA range of inexpensive Oberon Souvenir items. There is a range of quality Oberon linen/cotten blend tea towels with Australian themes. Also Oberon fridge magnets and a variety of badges. (Souvenirs are not locally made).
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Local Unblended and Blended Honey
 Cottesbrook Gold Country Honey comes from hives between Bathurst and Blayney. Varieties change with the season - Yellow Box, Stringy Bark, Mallee, Salvation Jane, Bloodwood, and special blends. Honey is avalaible in plain or creamed form, or with real honecomb.
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Homemade Jams and Marmalades
 Real jam full of fruit. Remind yourself how jam should really taste. Huge variety that varies with the seasons. In marmalaides, the range includes Seville, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Lime, Comquat, Ginger and Whisky. Jams include Rasberry, Blackberry, Cranberry, Strawberry, Loganberry, Blackcurrent, Redcurrent, Whitecurrent, Apricot, Peach, Nectarine, Plum (many varieties), Melon, Quince, Fig and a number of blends.
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 Range of JelliesAdd a touch of class to your next roast meal. Many types like the traditional Mint jelly for Lamb, Apple jelly for pork, Peppercorn jelly for almost any meat. If you are after a real treat, try some of the more unusual types such as the delicious wine-red Medlar jelly.
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 Chutneys, Relishes and PicklesTurn the humble sandwich into a gourmet meal. The Tomato Chutney is one of our big sellers. All home-made from traditional recipes The range includes outstanding products by Riverbank, Darling Hills and Highcroft Harvest.
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Jane Patterson
 Handmade Watercolour Gift Cards. Each card is a genuine original from a very talented artist. A variety of subjects - landscapes, flowers, animals. Very affordable at around $4 and very special! Some of Jane's original watercolour paintings are also on sale in the gallery.
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 "3d" Layered CardsDelightful Paper Tole cards for both children and adults - Birds, Australian Animals, Teddies, Toys and Fairies. All beautifully handmade by Ken and Rona Potter.
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And Much More .... This is just a sample of the craftwork and artwork of the people of the Oberon region. Many items such as the artworks in our gallery are one-off items and once they are sold, they are gone. The only way to see the full current stock is to call in next time you are in the Oberon region. If you are visiting Jenolan Caves, we are only 20 minutes away. Please drop in any day of the week including most holidays.
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  Open 7 days a week from 9:30 AM to 5 PM, including holidays (except for Christmas Day and Good Friday). All goods are for personal shoppers only - no mail or phone orders. Credit Cards are accepted. Phone: (02) 6336 1895 The Cobweb is located on the main street directly opposite the Council Chambers and the main supermarket.
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