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Shovel Guitars & Musical Tea Towels (Paul Allen / Rolling Retro Mobile Market)
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About
Shovel Guitars & Musical Tea Towels, run by Paul Allen, crafts unique guitars from repurposed materials like cigar boxes and shovels. Find these, plus rock 'n roll tea towels, rare records, and vintage retro items at Riccarton Sunday Market.
Their Story
Paul Allen brings a rich background from his involvement in high-end rockabilly and retro markets to his current venture. He operates his business, Rolling Retro Mobile Market, from a distinctive mobile van, a familiar sight at the long-running Riccarton Sunday Market in Christchurch. This mobile…
What They Make
- Shovel guitars
- cigar box guitars
- rock 'n roll-themed tea towels
- rare and collectible records
- vintage toys
- odd and different items
How to Get Their Products
Markets (specifically Riccarton Sunday Market in Christchurch, New Zealand).