Call it Daviess chic—inside a rustic barn on a real working farm, an array of hand-made, antique, and up-cycled treasures gleam under the ceiling’s vintage chandelier, which proved to be a life-changing find for Dennis and Lisa Wilson, veteran antique hunters and owners of Chandelier Barn Market. Spring, fall, and Christmas events feature the creations of more than 100 artisans from the region along with live music and food.
In a region where Amish craftsmanship is legendary, other artisans and craftsmen are also creating rich new traditions even as they are discovering a consumer base hungry for their hand-made quality and creativity. Their wares are available throughout the area, at Chandelier Barn Market, local shops, and the White River Valley Antiques Show, which sets its market amidst an authentic early 1900s setting, featuring attractions such as a working sawmill and grist mill and horse and field demonstrations. Authentic Amish creations, including quilts, crafts, and more are a signature asset of the Gasthof Amish Village.
At establishments like these and others—such as the Pig & Fiddle Emporium gift shop, Dave Wagler’s Quilts, and the Stitching Post quilting store—the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming to locals as well as visitors. The region’s largest quilting center, the Stitching Post draws expert quilters seeking an abundant selection of fabrics, including specialized reproduction fabrics from the late 1800s to the 1930s. Dave Wagler’s, on the other hand, caters to both the expert quilter and those seeking to collect hand-made quilted and Amish crafts.
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