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I’ve seen this book before, sitting in Anthropologie or on my friend’s nightstand. I’ve ogled her copy, because it’s quite beautiful. Amsterdam: Made by Hand, by Pia Jane Bijkerk, leads you on little “wanders” throughout the city finding stores that sell handmade goods. Some friends here ended up with two copies of the book, and they were kind enough to gift their extra to me, so now i can ogle my own!
Which I did, immediately. Then I went and marked all the shops on a map so I can find them. There are over 30 shops listed selling a variety of jewelry, furniture design, vintage clothing, and more so this might take me awhile!
Today as I took a walk, I started my search and immediately found a special one. Called Knopenwinkel (button-shop), its marked by a giant wooden button hanging outside, and stuffed full of the real things inside. I couldn’t help but come away with a few treasures. I got six of these silver buttons with intricate designs, intending them for this green sweater of Jesse’s that shrunk and will soon become a cardigan for me.
I promise I didn’t shrink it on purpose. Though if I had found the Knopenwinkel earlier… who knows.
What a cool scavenger hunt! It’s funny but I do feel like my life is paralleling yours, although I’ve moved to your old home town. I’m exploring, working on lots of crafts… Glad to see you’re enjoying it is much as I am! It’s so nice to see day to day life in another country through your blog and photos.
I’m late with catching up with your blog. I had to comment on this though. I love the idea of visiting all the stores in that book! What an excellent time that will be. And just one look at that wooden button sign and I’m completely whimsified…oh how I wish I could go there!