Ike's Emporium

Had everything I needed to make a sweet costume. The staff were friendly and helpful. The prices were reasonable. They had decorations, costumes, etc. for every occasion.

Such a cool emporium!!!!!

Great range of stock! Their clearance trolleys outside always have some good bargains, and managed to get a bunch of frost cloth for the garden, clothing dye, and mesh for straining homemade almond milk. Really cheap and such a huge range for any type of arts, crafts or DIY! Their mural is very cute also, well worth popping in!

Love this store, has all the usual art and sewing stuff but it is so much cheaper than in haberdashery stores. The staff are really nice and friendly. Really good prices and it is definitely worth shopping here. The kids love going there during the school holidays as well as they can get art and craft things for holiday projects.

Wowza, wowza. This is the Ike's of all Ike's. There are a few Ike's Emporiums over Auckland and I usually stick to one closer to home, but while looking for Sevens costumes, I decided to venture up to this one. I was glad that I did. This Ike's is much bigger and therefore has more stuff.
Stuff is a good word - it really is full of lots and lots of stuff. Craft supplies, costumes, wigs, fabrics, decorations, toys. You can spend a long time in here.

It is quite unassuming from the outside which makes the surprise factor even bigger. The staff are really lovely and helpful, which can come in very handy when trying to find something specific in amongst all the stuff.
Great for finding that thing you've been looking for, or for inspiration.