Monday, January 5, 2026

YE OLDE QUILT SHOP


 Yesterday I showed you a young woman's hand resting on a bag that probably contained a light but warm quilt. I passed this shop today. I hadn't walked down this street in Zemun (adjacent to Belgrade) in literally decades, and was pleased to see that this old-fashioned quilt shop is still in business.  These are hand-made, stuffed with wool, and very warm.

If you want to see exactly what the wool inside looks like, have a look at THIS LINK. The article is in Serbian, but scroll down to see the photos.

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