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: '''Location''': 337 West Hastings, Vancouver | : '''Location''': 337 West Hastings, Vancouver | ||
: '''Comments''': Cash only. No credit or debit. Must be seen to be believed. Fabulous deals to be had if you're willing to search them out. Just a couple of blocks from Designer Fabric Liquidators. | : '''Comments''': Cash only. No credit or debit. Must be seen to be believed. Fabulous deals to be had if you're willing to search them out. Just a couple of blocks from Designer Fabric Liquidators. | ||
; (fabric) Fabricana | |||
: '''Main Draw''': Amazing silks, brocades and variety. | |||
: '''Location''': United Blvd, Coquitlam | |||
: '''Comments''': It's a bit on the pricy side but has great stuff for Italian Ren gowns to Middle Eastern outfits. | |||
; (rattan) | ; (rattan) | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 28 October 2005
Shopping Destinations of interest to the medievalist travelling in Lions Gate (Greater Vancouver, B.C., Canada)
- (fabric) Little India
- Main Draw: Source of fancy fabrics at reasonable prices.
- Location: Main St at 49th Ave and environs. Three or four blocks along Main St featuring many fabric shops, grocery stores (spices, rosewater), jewelry stores, and restaurants.
- Comments: Prices aren't always marked, but don't be afraid to ask. And don't be afraid to dicker a little; if you indicate to the boss that you're going to buy lots, they're generally quite happy to cut you a deal. Recognized repeat customers often don't even have to ask. Fabric content is often not available or is misleadingly labelled; buyer beware. If you pause for lunch, be sure to try the Butter Chicken (very mild) and a Mango Lassi (creamy yogurt drink).
- (fabric) Little India Surrey
- Main Draw: Fancy fabrics at reasonable prices.
- Location: Scott Road (aka 120th St) between 96th and 80th Aves in Delta/Surrey (Scott Road is the dividing line)
- Comments: A smaller, more spread out version of Little India, but with many of the same features. See also comments in "Little India" above.
- (fabric) Designer Fabric Liquidators / Atex Fabrics & Consultants
- Main Draw: Linen fabric, many colours, good prices. Other fabrics also stocked.
- Location: 150 West Hastings, Vancouver
- Comments: Closed Sunday. Neighbourhood is a little seedy but is fine in daylight. Two blocks down from Dressew.
- (fabric) Dressew
- Main Draw: Quirky products, cheap prices. Primarily fabric and sewing materials, but halloween / theatre / beauty pagent / dance costuming materials as well. Many MANY shelf-feet of trims, buttons and zippers.
- Location: 337 West Hastings, Vancouver
- Comments: Cash only. No credit or debit. Must be seen to be believed. Fabulous deals to be had if you're willing to search them out. Just a couple of blocks from Designer Fabric Liquidators.
- (fabric) Fabricana
- Main Draw: Amazing silks, brocades and variety.
- Location: United Blvd, Coquitlam
- Comments: It's a bit on the pricy side but has great stuff for Italian Ren gowns to Middle Eastern outfits.
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