Crafts and postcards in Montreal
 

Are there any areas or stores where I may find handmade jewelry and other crafts? I 'm primarily interested in contemporary styled items. I remember seeing one such store in the Bonsecours Market and another lovely shop a few blocks away, but I wonder if there are some places you can suggest in other neighborhoods?<BR><BR>Also, any store specializing in collectible postcards ? I would love to buy some <BR>beautiful old handcolored cards of Montreal scenes. Or are there any places that sell reproductions of such cards?

Cindy: You have been to one of the best spot for crafts (Bonsecours Market and L'empreinte, the shop you are referring to). The inventory at L'empreinte changes regularly so perhaps you should go back. They really have nice things there.<BR><BR>There are other hand-made jewelery and clothing stores on St-Denis St., particularly between Prince-Arthur and Mont-Royal.<BR><BR>For postcards, there are several collectibles shops on Notre-Dame St., between Guy & Atwater. Many have these old postcards. Try Lucie Favreau (Notre-Dame near Des Seigneurs).

One other thing -- any shops specializing in fabrics from Provence? Im thinking of those bright colored prints (especially Blue/yellow) that have a small repeated medallion/flower print<BR><BR>I've seen such places in other parts of Quebec (and the fabrics can be extremely expensive in the US)

Cindy:<BR><BR>For provencal fabrics, you might try calling ahead to the following:<BR><BR>La maison d'&Eacute;milie: 1073 rue Laurier ouest, (514) 277-5151<BR><BR>Arthur Quentin: 3960 rue Saint-Denis, <BR>(514) 843-7513<BR>

You might also try: <BR><BR>Senteurs de Provence: 363 rue Saint-Paul Est, (514) 395-8686<BR><BR>It's a mainly grocery shop, but they might carry fabrics...<BR><BR><BR> <BR> <BR>