This couple found their creative outlet during the pandemic and have never looked back

Husband and wife duo Reuben and Alysha made the country change to Boolarra a few years ago and started their own home-based business.

R&A Handcrafts are best known for their unique handcrafted chopping boards.

Sourcing local Australian wood, these chopping boards make a beautiful addition to any home.

Reuben & Alysha, owners of R&A Handcrafts, at Boolarra Folk Festival 2023. Source: Latrobe City Council

Husband and wife duo Reuben and Alysha made the country change to Boolarra a few years ago and started their own home-based business.

“During lock down, Reuben and I started making chopping boards to keep busy and that’s how it all started,” Alysha said.

“We use a huge range of wood but our favourite would probably be Jarrah and Huon Pine from Tasmania,” Alysha said.

R&A Handcrafts has now expanded to creating a wide range of handmade crafts such as jewellery, pens and ornaments.

“We’ve now evolved to working with resin and macrame – we even tumble our own crystals!”

The community spirit is the best part of market days for the duo.

“It feels nice to be part of the community during market days and chatting with people – this is the spirit of local markets.”

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