ISHKA

ISHKA Ballarat, VIC is categorized under Clothing Stores.

ISHKA was inspired by the vision of Michael Sklovsky, a local craftsman with a passionate belief that the sustainable and ethical international trade of handcrafted products would greatly empower and assist third world communities.

With perseverance and dedication, Michael’s humble dream has since evolved into a wide-ranging and wonderfully exotic collection of traditional handicrafts sourced from third-world communities and villages around the world.

By working with artisans in developing countries over the years, ISHKA has contributed to the progress and empowerment of international communities in need.

A passion for international trade and deep respect for village communities is central to the ISHKA ethos and informs the spirited range of environmentally friendly and ethically-sourced furniture, clothing and homewares which can be found in our many stores throughout Australia.

ISHKA also offers a service to business customers with wholesale, trade discounts and hire rates.

Did you know that ‘ISHKA’ has many special meanings across different cultures?
Hindi: Intense love and physical infatuation
Japanese: Stone
Timorese: Small food or bait
Swahili: Something to cling onto
Gaelic: Water and Whiskey

Services

FURNITURE
HOMEWARES
GIFTS
CLOTHING
JEWELLERY
CLEARANCE

Reviews

“A nice store to browse in to get candles and incense. Reasonably priced decor items as well as some new age jewellery and crystals. Some quirky and unique decor items, inspirational cards and gifts. Staff are unintrusive and happy for you to browse.”

“Great shop with heaps of interesting things including great cards and exotic and funky items. Friendly staff and a good vibe.”

“So amazed with the stuffs displayed at Ishka. Some are native-style handicrafts furniture which really caught my attention and without hesitation to bought. Very budget friendly and you can also buy gifts here for occasions.”

“Ishka had all those hippie stuff from clothing, accessories to homewares & furniture. Odds and ends that liven up the home or outfit catered for every budget but mostly affordable.”

“Ishka has a great range of cards, clothing, giftware, homewares and furniture at reasonable prices. The staff is really friendly and helpful. There is a good vibe in the stop- you feel welcome to browse as long as you like and never any pressure to buy. I have bought a lot here and the things I have bought have been excellent quality. I really like the wooden furniture and artefacts. Some of the birthday cards are really funny too! If you need something different, you will probably find it here.”