On Saturday, we went to check out Dongdaemun market. We had read that it is the largest market in Seoul, and that there were a variety of goods to be found. I have been on the hunt for some buttons, and heard that I might be able to find them here.
It was a beautiful sunny day, and by the afternoon we were able to walk around without our
jackets and scarves.
jackets and scarves.
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Dongdaemun Market is located near its namesake of Dongdaemun (Great East Gate). Korea's largest wholesale and retail shopping district has 26 shopping malls, 30,000 specialty shops, and 50,000 manufacturers. The first "mall" we entered was the textile/craft mall. I had heard that I might be able to find wool and buttons here. Little did I know, that there would be an entire floor dedicated to both.
Level 1: knitting and wool
Level 2: bedding and textile
Level 3: Sewing supplies and buttons
Level 4: fabrics
Level 5: beads and supplies
We made a bee line for the basement, and were astonished at the plethora of stuff down there! There was wool everywhere, stacked in piles on the floor, that reached to the ceiling. Wherever there was space, there was wool. It was a bit of a challenge getting around, especially since we had our stroller. The aisles are VERY narrow, and there are products spilling out of the stores, and a lot of shoppers milling about. If I had to guess, there are probably close to 250 wool stores down there. Its a totally different shopping experience. There was so much to look at, that it was a bit overwhelming. Since the stores basically look the same, it was hard to remember if we had already been there.
We made a bee line for the basement, and were astonished at the plethora of stuff down there! There was wool everywhere, stacked in piles on the floor, that reached to the ceiling. Wherever there was space, there was wool. It was a bit of a challenge getting around, especially since we had our stroller. The aisles are VERY narrow, and there are products spilling out of the stores, and a lot of shoppers milling about. If I had to guess, there are probably close to 250 wool stores down there. Its a totally different shopping experience. There was so much to look at, that it was a bit overwhelming. Since the stores basically look the same, it was hard to remember if we had already been there.
This is the textile division, where they sell all products related to curtains, and bedding.
More wool......
More wool......
We checked out the other floors, and burned ourselves out! Time for a break. We headed out and found some lunch, while Lexi had a nap in the stroller. When you order a dish in Korea, it comes with many side dishes.
Another thing we really like, is that the food courts don't use any disposable dishes. They have water dispensers that you fill your metal cup with, and your dishes are collected when you leave. Its a pretty Eco friendly country.
looks great. I guess you finally managed to find those buttons... ;-)
ReplyDeleteFood looks good... getting hungry, thanks for that.
AB