Wooden shoes Blog

Blogging with the Dutch Clog Shop about wooden clogs, wooden tulips and souvenirs

Delfts blue

Delfts blue

Netherlands is known for a number of typical products and traditions. These are the clogs, windmills, tulips and Delft Blue. The latter is a type of pottery, which was made in response to the expensive Chinese porcelain. Characteristic of Delft Blue is blue with white trim, unique and recognizable. It is so popular that, in addition to pottery, also used in other products.

Dutch souvenirs

Dutch souvenirs

With the growing flow of tourists Dutch souvenirs are becoming increasingly popular. Typical gifts are the Dutch clogs, tulips and Delft Blue. Already in the Middle Ages, the first wooden clogs were worn, this time were wooden sandals that protected well against the muddy streets. Later, these sandals were placed in a wooden shoe, which created the current wooden clog. From the 15th century lump made from one piece of wood, bringing the sale. The craft clog makes wooden clogs for workers, peasants as well as Dutch souvenirs. They are not only sold as clogs as well as gift and souvenir clogs.

Promotional Products from Holland

Promotional Products from Holland

Giving away promotional products not only makes the giver happy, but also the receiver. A company twice as likely to be recognized by giving away promotional materials, this influence is greater than advertising. Gifts with a Dutch flavor are very popular with foreign business partners, but also to give to Dutch customers or employees ..

Dutch wooden shoes

Dutch wooden shoes

Since the Middle Ages, there are wooden shoes worn in many parts of Europe. It was especially the workers and peasants who worked daily here. Still Wooden shoes worn by farmers and within certain professions, and to a lesser extent by hobbyists. You say Holland, you say wooden shoes. Dutch wooden shoes are very popular with tourists, as well as collectible by many Dutch.