Old Western Market

Once a "wet market" this historic building now holds the cloth sellers that used to be hawkers in The Lanes but were moved out in the late 80's.

It is a bit out of the way, in "western district" -- which you cannot reach by MTR -- but if you are a sewer, a seamstress, a dress maker or just love fabric then you should certainly make the trip out to the old Western Market.

Take a taxi and tell them you want to go to the old Western Market -- don't go to the new one unless you want to buy fresh fish or a live chicken!

If you want to get there in a more stylish way take a tram!  The tram goes right past the market and it is easy to spot -- the only dull red brick colonial style building in that area which is otherwise made up of very boring mid-height office towers.

I'm not sure if you'll really find any "deals" as such, but it sure is impressive walking around building seeing bolts and bolts of cloths of all kind, silks in every colour, velvets, crepes and plenty of Italian suit fabric too.

On the ground floor there is a small notions shop, nothing special, as well as some antique shops with postcards, watches and jewelry from probably not a 100 years ago, but at least 50!

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