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For vintage enthusiasts looking to create a space of their own, Dirty Janes Canberra should be the first stop when visiting the Fyshwick industrial precinct. This is the second store from father-daughter team Athol Salter and Jane Crowley, opening in March 2020 as a continuation of Dirty Janes Bowral, their beloved Southern Highlands store. It was Athol who instilled in Jane a love of unique vintage pieces as a child after opening the Antiques Hall in the 1970s.
Dirty Janes Canberra is housed in a fully converted 21,500 square foot warehouse (2000 sqm) that was Fyshwick's former Geological Survey building. Today, Dirty Janes houses 90 exhibitors in the main building, offering a magical array of new and reclaimed furniture, homewares, home accessories, fashion, art, clothing, jewelry, garden items and vintage finishes.
In addition, the store has a pantry and tea room in the front and an inviting outdoor area with two small buildings, one housing a blacksmith shop and hobby farm and the other a small cottage just waiting to be rented for private events. The pantry and tea room offer "nostalgic meals," according to operator Caleb Evans. They include bean, black pepper and smoked cheese waffles, an assortment of toasts, baguettes, salads, sandwiches, pies and pastries.
Although tucked away in Fyshwick, Dirty Janes is a destination and a welcoming place where the little ones won't be bored while the older ones shop for antiques. It's open 7 days a week and bustling on the weekends, so visit during the week if you want a quieter experience. And half a day is not too much time to wander around in search of unusual items.
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