Look at that brown dot at 9 o'clock!
Zoom in:
Ah...exciting....
Let's take a closer look!
That button must be the largest I have ever seen!
Of course! We are at the 'knopenwinkel'!
Knoop=button and knopen=button and winkel means shop.
Everything sings button over here; the doorknobs and even that nice little sign 'open' is made out of buttons!
Even the windows have been buttonized! (Did I just invent a new word?)
But of course we have come to see this^
And this^
These button canvasses behind the counter are a great way of displaying buttons.
On the counters a trompe l'oeuil and some real buttons are making a fool of your eyes.
(just click on the photo to have a better view).
It might be hard to believe but I left the store with only two buttons. But they are perfect and I am very happy! Just visit this lovely store one day, you won't be sorry!
Knopenwinkel
galerie & accessoires
Herengracht 389
1016 BC Amsterdam
info@knopenwinkel.net
www.knopenwinkel.net
(I'm not being paid to write this!)
Have a fun weekend, xoxo LiLi
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24 comments:
What a sweet little shop! Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful community! I love the button shop - the pictures are a little peek into another world. Did you post the buttons you bought?
Years ago I stumbled on a button shop in Amsterdam...different from this... It had tiny drawer in the walls...floor to ceiling ...but a treasure....I did leave with a dent in my wallet but of course the exchange rate was different.. Thanks for posting this...I have 2 stitching friends in Netherlands and hope to see them soon.... I'll keep this address... Thanks Gerry K.
A dream store! I love buttons.....If ever I visit, that will be a stop!
Carol
Oh how I would love to travel to Amsterdam just to visit this wonderful shop. Thank you for sharing. Safe Travels...
What an incredible place!
What a fantastic shop, I would be in heaven!!!
Nooit geweten dat jij een buttonfloozie bent !!!!!?????
wow!thanks for sharing~these are great photos! amsterdam looks like a great place :)
I only found out about this shop in the last few weeks, and it's on my 'must visit' list next time we're in Amsterdam. I was put off a little by some reviews I've read online, but it sounds like you had a pleasant experience there. :-)
Oh, now I have a reason to go to Amsterdam!
Oh, Amsterdam has it all -- love that town! Thank you so much for posting all those awesome photos! Lucky you!
It is nice to have access to your beautiful photos.
Jonas
oh my goodness! heavenly!!!!
If i ever go to Amsterdam I will hunt this shop down :) TFS x
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It looks like a truly amazing place to shop. I can't imagine walking out with only two buttons though.
What was so special about the two you bought?
Wow, that stain glass is amazing!x
I LOVE your blog! lol I really like buttons--and this entry made me laugh. Your photos are wonderful--and I LOVE the one with the big button! lol
Hi Lili:
I would have been in Button Heaven! Thanks for sharing your trip to the shop. I especially love the sign, door handle and stained glass. Lovely!
xoxo
Donna
I've just found your blog. I'm new to button collecting and have started a blog too. I am addicted I think. What a beautiful shop. I could lose myself for a long time there.
Oh gosh.........hang on a minute, just need to pick my jaw off the floor! What a great shop, I would sooo love to work there!
xx
Wat leuk om een stukje bekent te zien, woon al 5 jaar in Dubai, maar kom oorspronkelijk uit de Haarlemmermeer, heb 7 jaar in Amsterdam gestudeert en heb er 25 jaar gewoont. Krijg een beetje heimwee, bedankt voor je leuke stukje. liefs Janita
How wonderful to find such a likeminded crafter. I've just become a follower too. Lots of buttons on my blog as well!
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