The Colour Bug Newcastle

The Colour Bug Newcastle Celebrating African colours, fabrics and its people. A social business, working beyond borders.

Its definitely the weather to cozy up here in Newcastle! Check out our range of handmade Masai shawls.
06/08/2025

Its definitely the weather to cozy up here in Newcastle! Check out our range of handmade Masai shawls.

Beads of happiness. Bringing joy to the people who make it and to the people who wear it. ✨️ Handmade by our talented ar...
10/09/2024

Beads of happiness. Bringing joy to the people who make it and to the people who wear it. ✨️ Handmade by our talented artists at the Masai women collective in Tanzania - whose aim is to empower these women and help them gain financial independence, one bead at a time.


Now available exclusively on our website. Link in bio.

High Contrast Tote Bags - made with a combination of durable black denim and funky African Print Fabric, with pockets in...
30/08/2024

High Contrast Tote Bags - made with a combination of durable black denim and funky African Print Fabric, with pockets inside and outside. Perfect for everyday essentials, this Tote is fun, stylish and functional.

Designed in Newcastle. Handmade by our talented artist Anna, from Kenya. Each piece is uniquely one-of-its-kind.

Free Shipping Australia-wide.



Cutest little mobiles - colourful, plastic-free, and most importantly handmade with love. These are by far our most popu...
25/08/2024

Cutest little mobiles - colourful, plastic-free, and most importantly handmade with love. These are by far our most popular product, and of course they are back! ✨️

And don't forget, we are still offering FREE Shipping Australia-wide.

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Some quirky new handmade toys have landed on our online store. As always, each piece is a one-of-its-kind. Check out the...
25/08/2024

Some quirky new handmade toys have landed on our online store. As always, each piece is a one-of-its-kind. Check out the Kids Corner Page on our website for the whole range.

Designed and lovingly handmade by our artist Shemsa, from Zanzibar. She is one of the first few artists to join The Colour Bug group of artists 6 years ago.

Introducing The Moghal Earrings from our Earth Collection - an earth-inspired collection that is made using recycled Bra...
14/08/2024

Introducing The Moghal Earrings from our Earth Collection - an earth-inspired collection that is made using recycled Brass and beads made from recovered wood or plastic. Reminiscent of the historic Indian connections with East Africa, these earrings are not only unique and stylish but also a subtle reminder that - what people may think as trash, can be turned into beautiful art, and all it takes is a little conciousness and some creativity.

Now available to purchase from our website - www.thecolourbug.com.au

Check out the full Earth Collection jewellery.



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Add a touch of unique tribal style to your ensemble with these one-of-its-kind Recycled Metal Arrow earrings from our ne...
13/08/2024

Add a touch of unique tribal style to your ensemble with these one-of-its-kind Recycled Metal Arrow earrings from our new Earth Collection jewellery. Handcrafted in Kenya by our talented artist Lesula.

They are made using metal scraps that were recovered and then recycled, giving new life to discarded materials.

AUD 34.99. Free Shipping Australia-wide.




🎉 Woohooo! Our Online Store is back up and running. 🎉 We have a very cool, colourful and exclusive collection of African...
12/08/2024

🎉 Woohooo! Our Online Store is back up and running. 🎉 We have a very cool, colourful and exclusive collection of African print bags, homeware, toys, and handmade jewellery, now available on our website. We'll be working to expand this collection more in the coming days, but we didnt want to keep you waiting too long! ✨️

Ohh, and by the way - we are offering FREE SHIPPING Australia-wide - as a little thank you for your patience.

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Just finished photographing and cataloguing a bunch of these colourful handmade Masai earrings. Our Kenyan artisans have...
07/08/2024

Just finished photographing and cataloguing a bunch of these colourful handmade Masai earrings. Our Kenyan artisans have sent us such beautifully made pieces this time. Can't wait to share with you all.

⚡️⚡️⚡️By the way, did I tell you that we are re-opening our online store in 2 days? Yes, in just 2 days, you'll be able to shop our colourful range of handmade African goodness! ⚡️⚡️⚡️


Stay tuned

Remember when we released a limited edition of the funkiest bum bags / f***y packs / sling bags? ✨️ Yes, they are coming...
01/08/2024

Remember when we released a limited edition of the funkiest bum bags / f***y packs / sling bags? ✨️ Yes, they are coming back in the next collection!!! 🎉

Are there prints you would like to see make a come back? Let's us know! And we might just make it happen. Also if you haven't already, sign up to our mailing list on the website. That way, you'll be the first to know when the new collection is live. 😉



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You didn't know you needed a quirky, colourful Coin Purse in your life until you saw this one, right? 😍 You won't be abl...
30/07/2024

You didn't know you needed a quirky, colourful Coin Purse in your life until you saw this one, right? 😍 You won't be able to lose this one to the dark depths of your handbag.

COMING SOON TO OUR ONLINE STORE. ✨️

Little pops of joyful African colours for your feed. ✨️Our new collection of these quirky handmade bags and pouches is c...
30/07/2024

Little pops of joyful African colours for your feed. ✨️

Our new collection of these quirky handmade bags and pouches is coming soon. So stay tuned! And if you haven't already, get on to our website and sign up to our mailing list!



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104 Darby Street, Cooks Hill
Newcastle, NSW
2300

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Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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