Weekender: Curiosity emporium opens in the Custard Factory

Independent emporium Ridding & Wynn has launched on Gibb Street in the Custard Factory.

The business opened with the intent to sell “hard-to-find” homeware, gifts and curiosities.

Owners Lily and Jase have launched the showroom, which also has an online store. They aim to offer antique pieces, including apothecary and medical cabinets, storage, taxidermy and vintage signs.

They say products are sourced from around the world, but Ridding & Wynn also plans to support local talent.

Owner Lily Ridding said, “Our motto is ‘always desirable and never boring’. We want to be everyone’s first port of call when searching for that something special for their home, garden or loved ones.

“When people step into the shop, we want them to experience something which ticks all of the sensory receptors boxes – more colours than a Mexican throw, the smell of wonderful natural incense and candles, the tones of a cool soundtrack or the feel of vintage velvet.

“We didn’t want to be on the high-street; we wanted to find a home that reflected our values and so when it came to finding a location for our new store, The Custard Factory was an obvious choice.

“Digbeth is brimming with creative people, independent businesses and unique events and we felt that there was a real gap in the market for a store like ours. There is nothing like Ridding and Wynn in Birmingham and we’re extremely excited to join the Digbeth community and welcome customers into the store.”