Ruby Star Traders

Everything from this outlet in Glebe is sourced from India—block-printed quilts and upholstery, embroidered cushions with tassels, bone-inlay trays and boxes—and all the textures are really fun. I like coming here around Christmas time, when they bring in lots of colourful ornaments covered in little mirrors. It’s like being in a big market. Owner Karin Gardiner is really focused on developing trades and craftsmanship in India. She collaborates on product ranges and purchases from regions with crafting traditions to help support local people and economies and keep generations-old skills alive.