The Netherlands from the view of a miniaturist
What does the Netherlands offer to miniaturists, both local and tourists? also see Dutch
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Dollhouse hobby history of the Netherlands
- summary of early beginnings in the hobby
Popularity of miniatures, approximate number of miniaturists, most popular scales
- the most popular scale is ... also ... and ... are used
- there are about ... miniaturists and doll lovers and there are ... associations:
Well known Dollhouse Projects
- The most famous dollhouse is ...
- See also museums for places to visit
Famous trademark related to dollhouses/dolls/miniatures are...
- list local trademarks here
Publications
Famous artisans, miniaturists, writers
- name of the artisans and link to their home page
Annemarie Kwikkel - by Anne Marie Dolls
Irma Lewy
Marjo Caris
Hellie
Calendar
Add upcoming events for the Netherlands on the appropriate date. This calendar can be embedded on your personal blog or website and it updates to current events automatically. see Littleroomers
Photos, web pages, shops and blogs
see Dutch for pages in this wiki: e.g. blogs_dutch ,home_pages_dutch ,photos_dutch ,shops_netherlands
Dollvention - Dana Burton's trip 2011 to France and the Netherlands
Poohbeers Eigenstart - If you scroll down you will find on the left an extensive list of all dolls house and dolls house related shows in the Netherlands.The rest of the page is worth checking out too, as there are LOADS of links to sellers, DIY, printies, etc.
On-line Digests
Digests which discuss Dutch minis
Clubs/Groups/associations
Add links to the Netherlands's national and local clubs here, along with contact information.
Exhibitions
Check wiki photo_exhibits page.
List regularly scheduled shows by month and location e.g. September - annual show "x", and link to website.
Arnhen Poppenhuis Show - annually, March and October
FAQ for people living in this country
As a newbie miniaturist, what should I know?
As the dollhouse hobby has Dutch roots you have plenty to see in local museums. If you are lucky you may also find old miniatures from antic stores?
Where can I find the materials I need?
FAQ for visitors
Where can I find miniatures in an average town in this country?
- check the souvenir stores for miniatures
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What are the craft shops called or are there other places to try out?
Terms used for:
doll= pop
roombox or shadowbox= kijkkastkamer or ondiep kijkkastje.
shop= winkel
flea market= vlooienmarkt
department store= warenhuis
crafts= hobbies
dollhouse= poppenhuis
miniatures= miniaturen
show schedule = beursagenda
shops = poppenhuiswinkels.
toy shop= speelgoedwinkel
What should I buy as a souvenirs?
- small windmills
- Delft ware ?
- Diamonds!
- cheese
When a friend of mine is going to this country, what should I ask her to bring me?
- Tulips? (can they be used for minis?)
- miniature clogs (wooden shoes) can be found everywhere, e.g. as magnets, jewellery or key chains
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johanna janhonen said
at 9:00 pm on Feb 22, 2010
a friend is going to amsterdam - what are the must-see-places for miniaturists?
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