OUR mission statement

MADE ON THE LEFT was founded in 2008 by independent designers with the intention to support Western Australian creative talent that was just starting out in the world.

Being on the left hand side of Australia no longer

means you'll be at a disadvantage.

Our aim is to support all creative designers and events showcasing independent labels. MOTL is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organisation. You may wonder why we promote other markets besides MOTL; it’s because it’s not about us, its about you; the buyers and sellers of indie wares. Here at the blog, you’ll discover up to date information about our latest market, the low-down on some of Perth’s emerging talents, other opportunities for artists and designers and a little bit of fun stuff too. It’s all right here… welcome!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Tuesday Ten :: 15 Dec 09

All handmade. All from WA.

Enjoy!

tuesday ten 15 dec 09


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*If you'd like to be featured in a Tuesday Ten forward a link and a pic to Lauren, or comment on this blog post with a link and a picture link.

Monday, December 14, 2009

One Month Later...

Hello All,

As a mark of one month since our Christmas market, we've put together a little slideshow of shots from the market as a reminder of how awesome it was!!!





Well, until next time, check out upcoming markets in WA in the run-up to Christmas! Are you finished your gift-buying yet?

Thursday, December 10, 2009

The Markets @ Borders - Stallholder Callout

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Monday, November 30, 2009

Tuesday Ten :: 1 Dec 09

Hi All, and welcome to one of many new "segments" we will be running on the MOTL blog!

If you'd like to be featured in a Tuesday Ten forward a link and a pic to Lauren, or comment on this blog post with a link and a picture link.

All handmade. All from WA.

Enjoy!

tuesday ten 1 dec 09 copy




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1 :: 2 :: 3 :: 4 :: 5 :: 6 :: 7 :: 8 :: 9 :: 10


CORRECTION: It appears I made a boo-boo, sorry! "two" is actually by an artist who works over east and in new zealand. Won't happen again :)

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

GiftWrapt by The George St Artists Group


Marlene joined us at the last Made on the Left market selling her hand dyed silks and just emailed this invite to view and buy her work and that of many others next week. Just in time for that special Christmas gift!

Dec 5-13
11am - 6pm
Memorial Hall Exhibition Centre
Hamilton Hill

Contact Marlene on 0409 835 506

Monday, November 23, 2009

Artist Opportunity - Vendoring Site


Head on over to ETHIKL for a great online marketplace open to anyone who produces or wants to shop for:


Handmade items

Organic products

Natural products

Products made using recycled material

Ethical & Fair Trade products



Sounds cool eh? It's an Australian based website too!


Head on over here to have a look: ethikl.com.au

Thursday, November 19, 2009

TAFE Photo Grad Show 2009



If you love supporting up-and-coming WA student-artists, and have a real hankering for photography, make sure you head on down to Central TAFE for their Grad show this year, its sure to be a ripper!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

What to do this Weekend

One of the oldest and biggest traditional Arts&Crafts Fair is on this weekend; The Treasured Craft Creations Fair at Claremont Showgrounds. It also has a great mix of vintage and antique goodies thrown in, and would be a fantastic place to get a Christmas gift for a Mum or a Grandma, and you might be lucky and find something for yourself too, with "cool-crafts" beginning to invade the pavillions, slowly but surely!




Visit their website for more details: www.treasuredcraftcreations.com.au

Monday, November 16, 2009

Joondalup Sunset Markets

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Independent Retailer Opportunity

Hi All you Designers,

This week has been NUTS for great opportunities for you all, and soon we'll be starting an extra blog so all the information doesnt crowd our little customer-fans inboxes (hello buyers! how are you?)

A lovely girl named Emma-Lee is starting up a new store in Woolongong, and needs some beautiful handmade items to go in it! Contact her for more details, click on the image!