Textiles in Amsterdam

A row of trims and lace at Westerstraat Market, the Jordaan, Amsterdam. The market originated in the 16th-century as a textiles market, although its offerings now emcompass food, clothing and antiques and collectibles.

 

Gingham in many colours.

 

Rolls of brocades for furniture upholstery.

 

Bolts of fabric stacked in a van.

 

Curious combinations.

 

Seersucker and plaids.

 

Chiffons and lace.

Comments

[Se'Lah]

i can see my window covered in a curtain with chiffon from amsterdam. yeah.

[Anna R]

Now this is the kind of market where I could have a lot of fun.

[christina]

I want to make curtains out of the chiffon. : )These are heavenly. xo

[The Antiques Diva]

Seeing these pics makes me want to rush out and start a new project recovering an old chair or making drapes!

[naturegirl]

Lovely fabrics..now if only I was a seamstress!
I have been thinking back to my days in Paris as of late...because it was last year at this time...oh how I dream of returning.Dreams do come true as we learned last year. Hugs to you Tara...Hogie still waiting to read your book!
love and light anna and Hogie xo

[pam aries]

Since my passion for sewing has been rekindled in the last few weeks...your post today is making my drool! Whooooo!

[Rochambeau]

Heaven!
Especially the pom pom photo!
Happy Sunday Tara!

xox
Constance

[elsie]

pom pom trim is always soooooo delicious!!

[Gillian daSilva]

Those brocades are very nice!
I like gingham too :)
We have a long weekend here, not sure if you do but if you do, enjoy! xo

[Paris Parfait]

I love gingham, even though I don't own any. Reminds me of my childhood; of picnics and meals at Italian restaurants (later, in New York) something comforting about it.

[Marilyn]

I would just die to be surrounded with all that fabric and trims. It would be so difficult not to buy, buy, buy. I went to the fabric store recently to see the row of gingham and couldn't find it. So glad to see it here.