Tree of life is more a shop for women, selling women’s clothing and Jewellery, however they do also sell home wares. But if you are not a woman but are looking to buy a present for a woman then Tree of Life is a worthwhile venture. They have a wide range of jewellery and the pricing is reasonable considering the quality. The products on sale many are Indian style jewellery and are generally quite exotic, yet tasteful and the great thing is the business employs fair trade practices in the acquirement of their stock, so it’s nice to know there are some ethics behind the purchase you are making. So anyway I found a great gift of a woven beaded necklace & I grabbed myself some woven wristbands at the counter.
Sally R.
Place rating: 4 Sydney, Australia
Perfect for Newtown, Tree of Life is stocked with hippy dippy fashion, homeware and accessories — in a good way! I LOVE that stuff! Everything in the store is colourful, sequiny or bright; the clothes are similar to what you’d find at a market, but are of a good quality and a reasonable price. If you’re looking for a summer dress with a difference, a pretty pillow for a housewarming gift or a heap of incense, this is your best bet. However, this is no flea market legitimised through incorporation — the stock is clearly carefully selected, and very rarely ventures into kitsch and tacky territory. It’s boho chic, not hobo chic! It’s also suitably westernised for our fashion tastes — although India and Asia are clearly the inspiration for the range, it’s not so overwhelming that it can only be worn in Newtown.
Sage G.
Place rating: 4 Sydney, Australia
Feel like you’ve shopped at the markets without actually having had to hip and shoulder your way through the day. This shop has that classic east meets west feel, all the best the east has to offer marketed to suit western desires. Alternative fabrics for fashions on show amongst pillows, jewellry, bags and other ornaments. The beautiful smell of incense is in the air and the staff are friendly and very outside the square. Stock is from all over the world such as India, South America, Mexico, Thailand all very exotic and eye-catching. Great beach wear very breezy and comfortable for summer, if you have a trained eye for the alternative market you never know what hidden treasure you’ll find. Kaftans and dressing gowns with exquisite prints and the colours are stand out fushias and lime greens. Merchandising is taken seriously, I really loved the jewelry. Asian inspired it is amazingly affordable and hip.