From times immemorial, the leather industry was concentrated in the Jekerwartier. Just as the other important branch of industry in Maastricht, cloth weaving, the tanning process depended on running water in various stages of production.

The various arms of the Jeker served this purpose in the southern portion of the mediaeval town. Names of streets in this quarter, such as 'Grote Looiersstraat', 'Kleine Looiersstraat' and 'Witmakersstraat' recall former days.

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