The Crafty Banker is a gift shop specialising in hand-made pottery and gifts at 18 George Street, Port Chalmers, Dunedin, and holds a 3.3 rating from three Google reviews.
Gift shops built around hand-made ceramics reward a slower browse. Every wheel-thrown mug or bowl differs slightly in glaze, weight and form — those small irregularities are the signature of the kiln, not a flaw — so it pays to handle a few pieces before choosing. Worth asking, too, is whose work is on the shelves and whether it is dishwasher, microwave and oven safe. In an artists' town like Port Chalmers, the better gift shops tend to stock work by local makers, and regulars favour midweek visits when the street is quiet.
On George Street, the town's compact main strip, it makes an easy stop between the galleries, cafes and waterfront.