Tineke Tonkes

At the market: MondaySaterday

I (83 years old) are at the market almost every Monday and Saturday in all weather conditions with haberdashery. My former shop was repeatedly nominated for renovation and that is why I moved to the Noordermarkt. The market offers all kinds of aspects: colleagues, with whom you have a lot of contact (the Amsterdam humor really appeals to me as a Groningen resident), many passers-by and customers who come for a chat and often compliment me on my special things. When do you think you'll stop? Not a hair on my head and I will continue until my health allows it. (text: Marlies Swen)

Assortment includes bias tape, ribbon, buttons, but also poetry pictures. Buttons are used not only for practical reasons, but can also serve as a decoration on clothing.