I have walked past this store a million times. I never knew what it sold and I seldom see any customers. All I see are two old couple sitting in front of what seems like a bed of cotton fluff. Recently, I decided to find out what exactly is in this tiny warehouse/store. I found out what I referred as fluff before, are hand-embroidered and lace stocks that are more than half a century old. These garments, fabrics and all kinds of cloth related items are so exquisitely made. Aprons attached with Chinese tatting and bobbin lace, a tradition in China started by the Missionaries of the 1800's, silk chemises adorn with twisting vines, delicately woven pillowcases with roses embroidered on their scalloped hems. For a girl who loves all things vintage, it was as if I have found a little of heaven on earth.
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That is beautiful and pure treasure! I have only seen that in film! They are sooooooooo sooooooooo soooooooooo pretty! Such a romantic stuff - more like art than cloth xxxxxxxxxx