Curiosities

About Curiosities

Curiosities is a retail gift shop located in the Wortley Village neighbourhood of London, Ontario. The store serves the local community and those seeking unique, Canadian-made products, offering a curated selection of goods from more than 50 Canadian brands and craftspeople. Their inventory features stylish women’s clothing, handmade jewelry, beautifully crafted accessories, home goods, bath and body products, greeting cards, and gifts for babies. Specific items include products from Armoir Fashion, such as the Chloe Zipper Side Bag, Mia purse, Amara purse, Lola wallet, and Panama wallet. The business distinguishes itself through a passion for supporting local makers and artisans from every province. They describe their process as being led by curiosity, where each product is chosen for the unique stories and motivations of the creators behind them. The shop is independently owned by Mansi Patel, who transitioned from a corporate background in business administration and customer relations to open the store. She is joined by store manager Leah, who has worked at the business for nearly 10 years and specializes in gift wrapping. Customers visiting the shop can receive personalized assistance with gift selection based on a recipient's tastes and budget. The store provides complimentary gift wrapping for these selections. While the business previously offered online purchasing, they currently direct interested customers to contact the shop via telephone or a contact form for more information or to complete a purchase.