What is que es merceria?

Mercería is a Spanish term that refers to all kinds of small items used for sewing, knitting, and embroidery. It can be translated as haberdashery or notions in English. The products sold in a mercería can include thread, needles, pins, buttons, zippers, ribbons, lace, elastic, bias tape and other small, essential materials that crafters and seamstresses use to complete their projects. Mercerías can be small stores or specialized departments within larger fabric stores, and are often run by knowledgeable staff who can help customers find the right materials for their project.