Buddha Boutique — Local services in Coventry

A hidden treasure trove!!!! I could have spent hundreds of pounds and hours in this boutique (and definitely will now I know theyre there!!) - ram-filled with hand crafted pieces from artisans of India, Nepal, Tibet and surrounding areas etc from jewellery and clothes to home decor, yoga supplies, and a huge range of spiritual instruments and objects. Not to mention an incense pick n mix!!! The prices are very very reasonable too considering all the love and work put into them and the time it must take to curate such a beautiful range- for eg I got a brass and crystal bracelet for £10 (everything was cheaper than in the indie market inside the atrium of the building) I didn’t catch the name of the guy in there but he was astronomically lovely and personable :) I honestly am astounded by how quiet it was in there since there are so few independent stores in the midlands nevermind buddhist/hippie ones - they deserve so much more hype than they clearly get!!! I’m already thinking about the pieces I wish I’d picked up so will definitely be returning soon...

A friend told me I must come with him to the Phil Silvers Museum and I did what I was told. It's in Coventry's Fargo Creative Village, industrial buildings turned into a trendy "boxpark" of quirky shops. As I was leaving the Silvers emporium I spotted a patchwork hoodie on a mannequin outside the Buddha Boutique next door. I went inside. It's an Aladdin's cave of colourful clothes and mystical bric-a-brac along with everything you need if you practice yoga. There's incense and crystals of course but as I've established it's the cheap clothes that caught my eye. I thought the woman behind the counter said shirts were £90 but she said £19. They're mostly from Nepal although some produce comes from Portugal. The time to visit the Fargo Village is the weekend apparently, when it's buzzing. Did I buy the hoodie (£25)? Of course I did. It's very me....

I went here a week ago when I was in the area (Fargo Village has some of my fave food places in Coventry). The bright colours of the store caught my eye and I went in to have a look out of pure curiosity. I was pleasantly surprised by how beautifully colourful and peaceful the place was - I was blown away. In the end, I came out with some beautiful silk clothing and a wonderful humidifier. This was all with the help from the absolutely wonderful lady who owns the store (sorry, I didn't catch her name!). She was incredibly helpful and so, so friendly. The shop has a seriously impressive variety and she was always happy to help me sift through it all. I will definitely be...