Mosaic

30 Harbour Street ,
Whitstable,
Kent,
CT5 1AH

Tel - 01227 276 779

email - [email protected]

With its focus mostly on ethically sourced gifts and products from around the globe, Mosaic is one of Whitstable's original boutiques, and it's such shops that led the way in forming Whitstable's status as a haven for the individual privately owned boutique (far from the homogenized ubiquity of multiples). Hallelujah!

Mosaic was conceptualised and is run by Shernaz Dinshaw, who spent several years working with NGOs involved in developmental work in India, followed by a career with the media. Fatigued by deadlines, she decided on a complete change of pace; she fell in love with Whitstable, and decided to move here from Bombay - just like that!

The shop has been trading for the last twelve years, and is founded on the idea that fairly traded products and ethical sourcing are not just a gimmick, but a way of bringing superior quality jewellery, clothing, crafts, and gifts to customers - products which draw their value and beauty from the traditional techniques of the men and women who craft them. The shop works with co-operatives, and artisans from countries around the globe such as Latin America, Africa, India, the Phillipines, and, of course,the UK. The current product range reflects Mosaic's years of experience and presence within the international fair trade market; the products on offer are those carefully chosen for their quality, style, design, and fairness.

Introducing some of Mosaic's products, and the people who make them ...

Semi-precious stones, and silver from the UK and beyond adorn the shop, and are available as a result of Mosaic's close working relationships with the silversmiths and artisans whose techniques and traditional skills bring these beautiful items to life.

Pewter Designs

From their studios in the Wiltshire countryside, Glover and Smith use traditional methods to produce their range of the highest quality British lead-free pewter, and their products have been chosen by Mosaic for their elegance, and outstanding quality. Mosaic also stocks pewter products from Lancaster and Gibbings, as well as Multiply Designs.

Necessities

Specialising in stylish, hand made journals, photograph albums, and frames, Nkuku prides itself on being an eco-friendly company which uses the fairly traded skills of artisans throughout Africa and India to create designs which fuse contemporary aesthetics with age old sustainable techniques. Mosaic also stocks products by New Overseas Traders who have spent decades working closely with artisans and cooperatives in India.

Wraps and Pashminas

If you have an occassion, Mosaic has the wrap!
Silks, wool, blends, hand weaves, and the now ubiquitous Pashmina, are all on offer.

Garments

Mosaic stocks a variety of labels - Masai and Shepard's Linen are among our favourites!

Have a Browse ...

Mosaic also stocks products from 'Shared Earth', 'One Village', 'Sun Lover', 'Maison Bengal', and 'Namaste', as well as a wide variety of local handmade cards, and much more. The shop is always on the lookout for new products, and craftspeople, with the aim of showcasing new work, ideas, and talent. To see the entire range, come in to Mosaic and have a browse. And if you absolutely hate shopping, perhaps the grade 2 listed building itself will enthrall! (Caveat Emptor - We operate a strictly 'bend or bump' policy)

How to find us

Mosaic is in Harbour Street, Whitstable, a street well known for its boutiques, galleries, and pretty shop fronts. Click on the map on the right to see a larger, more detailed version.