Vintage Hot Spot: Of Cabbages & Kings Stoke Newington London
When I spotted the inside of this charming shop in London, I knew I had to share it with you. I hope you enjoy this little peek inside Of Cabbages & Kings.
When did you open?
The shop opened it’s doors at the end of May last year, so we’re just coming up to the one year anniversary
The shop opened it’s doors at the end of May last year, so we’re just coming up to the one year anniversary
What kind of store is Of Cabbages & Kings?
Essentially Of Cabbages & Kings presents itself as a gift shop
selling hand made crafts and independent designer jewellery and
homeware. We also display original artwork and hold small exhibitions
at the shop, so I’d like to think that Of Cabbages is also a gallery
space, albeit a slightly unconventional one.
What types of items do you offer?
We stock a pretty broad range of items, from vintage playing card cards
to environmentally friendly knickers, ceramic pumpkins and biscuit
jewellery. Most items come with a bit of a twist. I tend to look for
items that are fun or unusual in some way, but are also very well made.
We stock a pretty broad range of items, from vintage playing card cards
to environmentally friendly knickers, ceramic pumpkins and biscuit
jewellery. Most items come with a bit of a twist. I tend to look for
items that are fun or unusual in some way, but are also very well made.
What makes your store stand out from the “big box” stores?
Primarily the products we sell, which are hopefully much more
interesting and unconventional, but also the presentation. Of Cabbages
& Kings looks as much like a 1950s kitchen as it does a gift shop.
I’d also like to think the service makes a difference as we try as far
as possible to be both welcoming and personable.
Primarily the products we sell, which are hopefully much more
interesting and unconventional, but also the presentation. Of Cabbages
& Kings looks as much like a 1950s kitchen as it does a gift shop.
I’d also like to think the service makes a difference as we try as far
as possible to be both welcoming and personable.
What is your shop address?
34b Kersley Road
Stoke Newington, London N16 0NH
What are your hours?
Wednesday 11am – 1.30pm
Thursday – Saturday 11am – 5.30pm
Sunday 12am-4pm
Do you hold any special events at your store?
We hold regular exhibition previews and also design fairs. We’ll be
hosting a Spring Design Fair this coming May Bank Holiday weekend
showcasing rising talent in British art and design. Twenty five
independent artist and designers have been invited to sell their
products at this spring event:
We hold regular exhibition previews and also design fairs. We’ll be
hosting a Spring Design Fair this coming May Bank Holiday weekend
showcasing rising talent in British art and design. Twenty five
independent artist and designers have been invited to sell their
products at this spring event:
Spring Design Fair
2nd & 3rd May
Abney Hall,
73a Church Street
Stoke Newington
London N16 0AS
Ceramic Carton by Hanne Rysgaard
Is shopping indie and small businesses important to you? If so, why?
Absolutely. By shopping independently, you often know exactly who’s
benefiting from your money and frequently it tends to be people within
your own community. Most of the designers that Of Cabbages & Kings
promotes live and work locally and I know them personally. I know just
how important it is for them to have independent shops that are happy
to work with small-scale production and allow them the opportunity to
show their work, but independents can only survive with support from
the public.
Absolutely. By shopping independently, you often know exactly who’s
benefiting from your money and frequently it tends to be people within
your own community. Most of the designers that Of Cabbages & Kings
promotes live and work locally and I know them personally. I know just
how important it is for them to have independent shops that are happy
to work with small-scale production and allow them the opportunity to
show their work, but independents can only survive with support from
the public.
Ella Grey Handbag by Emma Gordon’s
A special thanks to Jessica Widdows for the lovely interview.
If you are lucky enough to shop in person, then I must say I’m jealous. Those of us who aren’t so lucky visit Of Cabbages & Kings charming online shop.
If you are lucky enough to shop in person, then I must say I’m jealous. Those of us who aren’t so lucky visit Of Cabbages & Kings charming online shop.