Mymensingh - where does the name come from?

The shop started in Falmouth and was owned by Fathyma (Suzette's daughter).  The shop traded in gift items from Bangladesh.  Mymensingh is the name of one of the main towns in the country and the name sounded appropriate for a shop selling gift items and jewellery.

Trading conditions were poor and Fathyma was forced to shut her shop in December 2006!   Around the same time, we had purchased a Grade II listed timber framed house in the centre of the market town of Faversham. The original parts of the house, including the area used for the shop, date back to the 1580's.  The plan was to open a shop selling gift items from Bangladesh as well as craft products and materials.

The name of the shop "Mymensingh" was transferred to Faversham.

We moved in during January 2007 and opened the shop for business in May 2007.  We are a local registered stockist for Design Objectives (Do Craft) and stock ranges from PayperBox (card and paper) and MIC.

In August 2011 we outgrew ous small shop and have relocated 2 doors up the street to a shop twice the size (and a better shape!).  As well as all the usual craft items we have added haberdashery items from Coats and Groves & Banks.  In addition to our standard ranges we can order any items requested and can have them in stock within a few days.

About Faversham

Faversham, called "the market town of Kings", is an ancient town situated in north Kent.  A town steeped in history, it used to be a river port and the major manufacturer of gun powder.  Further details of the town can be read on its web-site  Faversham.org.  It is the only town in England permitted to use the monarch's emblem of three lions on its sign.

Who are we?

Suzette and Michael Booth.  We are a husband and wife team.  Suzette spent many years in Bangladesh and knows the country well.  She started card making and craft about 5 years ago.  Her interest grew to such a point that she started a shop selling items and material! 

Where are we?

Mymensingh is situated in the heart of the market town of Faversham in Kent.   We are in a pedestrianised section.   Click here to download a location map

When is the shop open?

We are open Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 5:00pm.   We close for half day on Wednesday between mid-january and the end of March.   Sunday open all day during Faversham events.   Special opening times will be announced on the News Page.  Closed Bank Holidays.