Jackalope Studio Gallery

Hola Jackalope… mucho gusto! I would never have known this place existed if I hadn’t been going for a wander through Port Adelaide on Sunday. What a beautiful sunny day upon which to stumble upon it too, Jackalope is totally suited to the baking hot sun on it’s 1848 heritage façade, it truly sets the scene.
The shop started about three years ago by two Canadian sisters’ love of all things Mexican and so why not share the love. They’re not joking when they mention ‘hidden’ because it’s not in view off the main road, instead tucked down a laneway between
Lipson Street and Commercial Road in Calton Street.
I was even lucky enough to get a home baked cookie upon entry as they were having a sale on the weekend. Stocking Mexican jewellery, wall hangings, folk paintings, a unique range of greeting cards, etc. Up the stairway landing there is a wall of religious Mexican crosses in all shapes, sizes and designs.
The top floor has more paintings and water colours by local artists, cards, trinkets, etc but the rustic louvre open window is what makes this loft room come to life. I can imagine it’ll get quite hot up there in summer despite the insulation.
Outside is a good range of ceramics, pots, rustic metal chimes, wire and metal outdoor settings, plus more and also Day of the Dead collectables.
Their counter and office is actually on a bench in a working kitchen and they serve a hot ot cold drink too which is perfect to be sipped outside before a siesta.