One of the pleasures of returning to the village is visiting the weekly market in Mumcular. Starting very early on Sunday morning, it really is a Pazar pazar (Sunday market) and it attracts locals from a very wide area. The goods on sale are no different to those found on Bodrum market, but Bodrum has a dedicated covered market area which lacks the charm of stalls sprawling in, out and through streets.
If you are looking for material to make şelva, this is definitely the place to come and if it's the finished garment you are interested in, Sunday is the day when the best baggy trousers are on show both on the stalls and walking down the streets. .
If you are a late riser, this isn't for you. By 1pm most of the stalls are packed up and gone.
Now why did I think you were in Scotland? Ho hum. Looks a lovely village market and I'd so like a pair of baggy trousers. Wonder if I can get some here in Spain? Axxx
ReplyDeleteI am. I had a Blue Peter moment and this is a post I prepared a few earlier
DeleteI really need to get a couple of pairs of selva. They are so comfortable for wearing at home. I can never find any in Milas market. If I could sew, I'd make them. Do you know how much they charge for them at Mumcular market?
ReplyDeleteMy daughter wears them pulled up over her chest, with a wide belt. They look good. I'll find out how much they are when I get back.
DeleteBodrum market is a bit charmless, isn't it? I wonder how I'd look in a pair of selva wandering round Norwich market!
ReplyDeleteI dare you.
DeleteSo like the French street markets, except for the selva which sound wonderfully comfortable. :-) It's all done and dusted by lunchtime there too.
ReplyDeleteThey are v comfortable - one size fits all.
DeleteI saw a pair being worn in Costa Rica...strangely outlandish among the thigh high shorts and lycra...
ReplyDeleteAs " harem trousers" they were fashionable once way back.
DeleteB to B, It's great being back in your summer digs, eh? Mumcular market looks utterly charming.
ReplyDeleteThe market makes up for the charm that the town sadly lacks. but we like it.
DeleteI'm a market fan, I go every Thursday here in France. Bodrum market looks just my cup of tea! Now humming Madness' "Baggy Trousers" under my breath, I think it's going to be playing like a stuck record all day!
ReplyDeleteBodrum market is much bigger, busier, touristy. Mumcular attracts mostly villagers
DeleteStrasbourg'dan merhaba: ) I love markets, and pleasantly surprised to see the local market here in Strasbourg having lots of similarities our markets back home (apart from rhubarb and white asparagus!) there were clothing, copperware and more in addition to food stalls. Liked the look of Mumcular market:)
ReplyDeleteHappy half term travels
ReplyDeleteLooks like typical Asian market. i would love to visit there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by.
DeleteLove those Turkish 'pazars'.....I think I went to one almost everyday in Izmir and where they were that particular day.
ReplyDeleteLove those 'selvas'....almost bought one but my husband kept saying where are you going to wear these....you will look like a village woman. Good idea your daughter has with the belt. Why didn't I think of that.
Have a great day....watching the news about the demonstrations.
I am having difficulty getting info on the demonstrations as internet access isn't good here in Scotland and the TV news hasn't mentioned the riots.
DeleteI didn't know you were in Scotland...that's one place I would love to visit. My sister in law is Scottish and we have so may Scots here....but I still won't eat 'haggis'.
DeleteThe news is covering Turkey here all the time....plus I get it on the internet.So sad about the deaths and injuries...hope there won't be more.
Take care and have a great time in Scotland.
I got some amazing fabric from Ayvalik market and my neighbour thinks it would be ideal for Selvar. I don't have a pattern, I'm thinking of deconstructing the pair I got in Tire...
ReplyDeleteYour market does look good. But I just love markets and never get bored with them.