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Poppyshop

Aladdin's Cave of Little Treasures

283 Lygon Street
Melbourne, VIC 3057

Nearest Train: Buses 200, 201, 203, 207

Phone: +61 3 9347 6302

This Lygon Street institution is jam packed with gifts, miniatures, toys and jewelry from around the world. The emphasis is on unique, finely-crafted items, but there’s also a good dose of color and fun. Amongst the treasures, you’ll find intricately painted Kashmiri boxes, miniature models of sushi, beaded dolls from Africa, Japanese carp kites and pressed tin racing cars. The store also stocks a range of richly patterned cards and wrapping paper and will gift wrap purchases. A room at the back is devoted to quality toys, mostly of the traditional kind, including spinning tops, fancy dress and magic tricks. – Jo-Anne Woodward