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Australian handcrafted lead free pewterware

• Jewellery
• Frames
• Napkin rings
• Vases
• Candle holders
• Paper knives and more..

Joane Strang - Pewtersmith

Joane creates these beautiful pieces atTarzali, a small village in a picturesque valley near the town of Malanda on the Atherton Tablelands. She has been operating her business for many years in Australia. She learnt her craft in Scotland working with her brother in-law who is an award-winning jeweller and silversmith. Her Scottish background comes to the fore with a collection of Celtic and Art Nouveau jewellery.
Her other jewellery and picture frames take inspiration from our own Australian flora and fauna. She also commissioned Aboriginal artist Clive “Bidga” Atkinson of the Yorta Yorta community in Victoria to produce a range of indigenous designs. These are based on the traditional x-ray art of his region. She enjoys her unique craft and is proud to say that all of her products are one hundred percent Australian. The pewter that she uses is exclusively blended to her own specifications by a Brisbane foundry and is entirely lead free.
Joane's pewter can be found in galleries throughout Australia and overseas.

Whilst visiting with the Pewtermill Joane will gladly give you a personal look at the way she produces her craft.

Homestay Accomodation

Your hosts Joane and Roger invite you to spend some time with them to view their stunning pewter crafts and workshop. They offer private homestay accomodation with 2.5 acres of lovely gardens and an abundance of wildlife.


The Pewtermill and homestay are situated in Tarzali a sleepy little village on the Millaa Millaa Rd eight kilometers south from the Town of Malanda. The location is in the heart of the beautiful Tablelands tour destinations. Tarzali is approximately one and a half hours drive from Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Australia. ( international gateway for tourists from around the globe).

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