Welcome to our Handcraft Supply Store

Hands Ashford New Zealand was established in 1981. Heather and Brian Guthrie started the business selling spinning and weaving equipment, manufactured by Ashford Handicrafts Ltd.

As demand grew, unusual and interesting craft supplies were sourced from around the world.

Today, handcraft classes and workshops encourage customers to try new crafts. Mail order, charge accounts to schools and institutions and now internet orders and enquiries have extended the store's network of customers.

Hands is determined to keep in touch with the latest craft trends and be of service to their old and young customers alike.

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Store Location

Our Christchurch shop is on the number 17 bus route from the bus exchange in the city. Normans Road runs of Papanui Road, the main road north in and out of the city (St Andrews College is situated on the corner of Papanui Road and Normans Road. It is an easy landmark to help locate Normans Road).