| heinendelftsblauw.nl | Heinen Delfts Blauw | The website sells over 1300 different Delft Blue products, including tiles, plates, vases and hand-painted earthenware. Customers can order products online and benefit from fast delivery, secure payments via iDeal, and free shipping on orders over €95,- in the Netherlands. The website offers a wide range of categories such as ‘Products,’ ‘Home & Living’ including images, vases and tableware, as well as special collections, seasonal items and a blog with tips and trends. | Kitchenware → Tableware 426 | vase 550 tableware 613 plate 787 gift 6442 | |
| klompenmaken.nl | klompenmaken.nl | The website describes the steps of clompen making, starting with sawing, splitting and pairing, to capping, cutting, fastening and drilling, and ending with custom fitting, sharpening, fit and finishing. The website shares the story of Martien van Gasteren, a clompenmaker who shares his knowledge and experience to prevent this craft from disappearing. The information, including photos, is solely intended for educational purposes and may not be published or reproduced without prior written permission of the author. | History → Historical Culture 243 | clogs 95 saw 156 craft 538 photo 7778 | |
| klompenschuurtje.nl | The Klompenschuurtje | Nicole van Aarle, the fifth generation clog maker of the van Aarle family, provides demonstrations of clog making, explaining the history, fun facts, and various clogs. The clog-making workshop, located at Helmondseweg 3a in Aarle-Rixtel, also offers workshops, traditional clogs, souvenirs, and toys. Opening hours vary and are scheduled by appointment for demonstrations and workshops. Orders placed after July 1st will be processed from July 28th. | Workshops → Craft Workshops 41 | clogs 95 demonstration 377 family 6462 workshop 19325 | Laarbeek → Aarle-Rixtel 238 |
| woodenshoes.nl | De Zaanse Schans | The workshop offers a free demonstration of traditional clog making using antique machinery, continuing a process established over a century ago. Visitors can participate in a wooden shoe painting workshop, learning about Dutch footwear traditions and creating their own personalized wooden shoe. The website highlights a wooden shoe museum located within De Zaanse Schans, a unique windmill village near Amsterdam, showcasing a collection of wooden shoes and clogs. | Culture → Cultural Travel 421 | clogs 95 demonstration 377 museum 2002 paint 8747 workshop 19325 | Zaanstad → Zaandam 2740 |
| vlasroute.nl | Vlasroute Follow the Blue Line | The website describes a 30-kilometer route in Noardeast Fryslan that shows the entire process chain of flax. Visitors can take the route by car or bicycle and discover how flax is processed into linen and flax oil. The website offers information about the ‘Vlasdagen’ (Flax Days), which are held annually in June and July with various activities and demonstrations along the route. | Crafts → Textiles 1280 | flax 28 linen 194 craft 538 route 3425 | Friesland → Northeast-Friesland 1831 |
| esmehofman.nl | Esmé Hofman | The website features various projects, such as 'Basketclub 33rd brief' and 'Pine Skins,' showcasing a series of circular forms without immediate practical use. Esmé Hofman was affiliated with the National Basketry Museum in Noordwolde from 2002 to February 2016 and participated in award ceremonies, including the U-50 INTERNATIONAL HOKURIKU KOGEI (artisan crafts) AWARDS and the BKRK Award. The site promotes various initiatives, including the Crafts Academy, an exhibition of European basket makers (Lookout), and a collective portfolio of female designers (SHE IS COOOL). | Collage & Mixed Media → Craft Shops 74 | maker 199 craft 538 designer 571 exhibition 5332 | Het Hogeland → Noordwolde 152 |
| claramaria.nl | Clara Maria Cheese Farm & Clog Factory | The farm has a history of over 175 years and offers a glimpse into the traditional craft of cheese and clog production. Visitors can take a tour, observe the cheese-making and clog-making processes, and admire the handmade Goudse cheese and clogs. The website provides information about opening hours, contact details, an online shop selling cheeses and souvenir items, and the possibility to book tours and activities. | Family Activities → Outings 763 | clogs 95 cheese 1205 tour 2315 | North-Holland → Amstelveen 3180 |
| wevershuisje.nl | The Wevershuisje | The city farm, dating back to 1600, is located in the heart of Almelo, near the Grote Kerk, and features characteristic timber-framed walls and paintings. The permanent exhibition ‘FROM FLAX TO LINEN’ showcases items such as a loom, spinning wheels, textile crafts, and old tools. Visitors can attend demonstrations of traditional crafts and receive guided tours, and the location is also suitable for wedding photoshoots. | Museums → Historical Museums 341 | flax 28 linen 194 demonstration 377 volunteer 8367 | Overijssel → Almelo 2696 |
| wendyvanwilgenburg.nl | Wendy van Wilgenburg | Wendy van Wilgenburg has created several documentaries, including one about gold brocade weaving in Fez, Morocco, which will premiere at the Ambacht in Beeld Festival 2024. She is involved in the platform Ambachtelijk Vakmanschap Nederland, working collaboratively to address challenges within the crafts sector and improve it. Wendy van Wilgenburg participated in the Ambacht in Beeld Festival in Brussels, which was a great success with a large audience. | Arts → Film 3972 | craft 538 documentary 1081 festival 3804 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| keramisto.nl | Keramisto | The 35th Keramisto festival will take place on September 20th and 21st, 2025, showcasing the work of one hundred professional ceramicists from across Europe. Visitors can view a wide range of handmade ceramics, ask questions to the makers, and be inspired by different techniques. The festival offers demonstrations and presentations about the process of making ceramics, from throwing to glazing. | Context 161394 | maker 199 demonstration 377 ceramics 1271 festival 3804 | Gennep → Milsbeek 95 |
| frieschen.nl | Frieschen Bedden | The website showcases a new modular boxspring concept featuring ten interchangeable modules, each with five different hardness levels, and the option to customize the topper core. Frieschen beds emphasizes traditional Frisian craftsmanship and the ability to adapt boxsprings and waterbeds to individual sleeping postures and comfort needs. The showroom in Joure offers the opportunity to visit and experience the boxsprings, with a focus on flexibility and adaptability to ensure long-term comfort. | Beds → Boxsprings 229 | waterbed 53 ergonomic 88 modular 160 boxspring 282 mattress 899 comfort 1473 | De Fryske Marren → Joure 689 |
| geesinwintersfeer.nl | Gees in Wintersfeer | The ‘Gees in Wintersfeer’ event 2024 took place over two days and received positive feedback from visitors and participants. More than 100 participants across 60 locations took part in the event. The event offered a varied selection of winter decorations, handmade products such as bags, lamps, and jewelry, as well as demonstrations of traditional crafts like reed making and basket weaving. ‘Gees in Wintersfeer’ 2025 is planned for November 28th and 29th, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event is expected to attract approximately 17,000 to 18,000 visitors and offers a combination of art, nature, culture, music, tastings, and sales. | Seasonal & Weather → Winter Events 131 | craft 538 visitors 1048 participant 1934 decoration 4085 event 45199 | Coevorden → Gees 72 |
| dekralenmaker.nl | De Kralenmaker | The website’s creator, an artisan, has been making glass beads using a loam furnace for several years and enjoys sharing this traditional process with others. The content describes the meticulous process of heating glass, melting it, and shaping it into beads, highlighting the satisfaction derived from showcasing this craft. Visitors can find the artisan's schedule of appearances at markets via the calendar and can contact the artisan via email or Instagram for inquiries. | Crafts → Glassworking 581 | furnace 12 beads 427 craft 538 market 2772 glass 2919 | |
| candiastrom.nl | Candia Strom | Candia manufactures mattresses and beds using high-quality, natural materials such as wool, flax, camel wool, and cotton, without using glue. The ‘Bodyfix’ collection offers various designs inspired by Greek cities and landscapes, such as Cretan Spirit, Athenian Culture, and Aegean Sunset. Candia Strom, founded in 1973 in Greece, strives to provide an optimal sleep experience with high-quality, handcrafted products that adhere to the principles of the founders. | Bedding → Mattresses 402 | handcrafted 159 natural 235 mattress 899 bed 1384 image 2605 collection 7566 | |
| mozaiekboetiek.nl | Mozaiekboetiek | The website describes the long history of mosaics, from Roman villas to Byzantine art, and emphasizes the possibility of creating diverse artworks with simple tiles. It highlights that mosaic designs are not limited to paintings but also simple household objects such as tables, mirrors, and lamps can be transformed into unique designs. The website presents a collection of mosaic decorations and offers custom mosaic work, with the aim of beautifying homes and gardens. | Arts → Decorative Arts & Crafts 825 | mosaic 213 mirror 371 table 1778 tile 2869 art 3856 paintings 3907 | |
| agilharen.nl | AGIL Glass Stained Glass | Anne Eggen has developed her hobby of making stained glass into a small workshop at home. The workshop offers a wide range of services, from design to the execution of new stained glass panels, and the repair and restoration of existing panels. The focus is on quality, personal attention, and creating unique, custom-made pieces. | Places → Towns 380 | stained glass 317 panel 868 restoration 3417 workshop 19325 design 27202 | Groningen → Haren 805 |
| fransdingemanse.nl | Vormgeving Zeeuwse Heften | The site describes how Zeeuwse heften are decorated, highlighting clear differences in style between individual makers, such as Andries Trieller and Pieter Puijpe, who are both known for their specific, yet similar techniques. Frans Dingemanse is presented as a recognized expert in the design of Zeeuwse mesheften, analyzing the unique ‘hand’ of the makers and placing their products within a historical context. The website emphasizes Dingemanse’s long-standing involvement and extensive knowledge of Zeeuwse heften, accumulated over nearly 40 years of research and study. | | maker 199 design 27202 | |
| smederijharmstruik.nl | Smederij Harm Struik | Harm Struik is a blacksmith with a passion for working with metals, with a long background in working with precious metals and a starting point in the workshop of Janco de Jong. The blacksmith offers a variety of services, including forging, tool making, the creation of fences, interior metalwork, signage, and carriage work, as well as metalworking workshops. In addition to direct forging, the website also offers a blog, a gallery with examples of the work and information about workshops, such as a knife forging workshop. | Metalworking → Blacksmithing 122 | blacksmith 60 precious metal 78 iron 237 metal 1090 workshop 19325 | |
| smederijkuhn.nl | Smederij Kühn | The blacksmith focuses on creating unique, custom solutions ranging from art objects to practical products, with customer needs at the center of the process. The blacksmith, the owner, started working as a blacksmith in 2018 after a career in industry, driven by a passion for metalworking and technical skills, further developed under the guidance of his mentor. The company, located in Pesse, stands for traditional craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability, utilizing ancient techniques to produce unique creations. | Metalworking → Blacksmithing 122 | hammer 29 blacksmith 60 fire 429 craft 538 metal 1090 | Hoogeveen → Pesse 76 |
| draailierwerkplaats.nl | Draailier Werkplaats | The workshop, located in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, began in 1979 and has since expanded to include a care workshop, Zorgwerkplaats De Balans, where simple musical instruments are also built and repaired. The founder, Wim, has over 30 years of experience in accordion construction, with periods of reduced activity, and now offers services for new construction, restoration, and modifications. The website features examples of various accordion types, including box accordions, Pater Moeskroen accordions, and 17th-century accordions, and offers opportunities for purchase. | Instrument → Wind Instruments 102 | accordion 165 restoration 3417 construction 7421 workshop 19325 | Terneuzen → Axel 202 |
| geeskegrietje.nl | Geeskegrietje | Flax spinning is a nearly extinct craft, which Geeskegrietje has dedicated themselves to. The website describes the process of spinning flax and weaving it into linen, using traditional methods and a damask loom. Tools and products, such as hand-spun yarns and handwoven linen, are for sale, and demonstrations are held in the northern part of the Netherlands. | Crafts → Textiles 1280 | loom 10 flax 28 linen 194 handmade 270 demonstration 377 | |
| ringdorpdreischor.nl | Ringdorp Dreischor | The website describes the various aspects of the village: the village itself, nature, art & culture, food & drink, accommodation, and entrepreneurial Dreischor. The Vlasklas is extensively described as an initiative around flax, from sowing to harvesting and making products. Activities are offered such as a course, a bike route, and making a flax wreath. Events and activities are announced, such as the Christmas Project Choir and the bike tour 'Zeas of Blue' along flax fields. | Local Communities → Villages 1005 | flax 28 recreation 799 nature 9094 event 45199 | Schouwen-Duiveland → Dreischor 55 |
| herbergdering.nl | Herberg de Ring | The 2025 season has had a good start, thanks in part to returning guests. The inn celebrated its fifth anniversary in September 2024, with hospitality, comfortable beds, a good breakfast and the beautiful surroundings at its core. Improvements have been made, including a new coffee machine, a renovated backyard and a redesign with attention to local traditions such as the exhibition of museum farm Goemanszorg about flax and the many activities in the flax village of Dreischor. | Local Communities → Villages 1005 | flax 28 inn 82 season 692 breakfast 1822 garden 13129 | Schouwen-Duiveland → Dreischor 55 |
| theotenhave.nl | Theo ten Have | Theo ten Have is a glass artist who incorporates natural phenomena, particularly the transformation of matter, into his art. He uses glass, iron, and ceramics to visualize these processes, such as the flowing and solidifying of matter. Ten Have's work is often inspired by walks in nature and is characterized by a seductive, sometimes intoxicating aesthetic. | Crafts → Glassworking 581 | glasswork 160 iron 237 ceramics 1271 sculpture 1440 glass 2919 nature 9094 | |
| ecualanda.nl | Ecualanda | The website offers a wide variety of Panamahoes in various styles, including classic, trendy, and unisex, men's and women's hats, and straw hats. Ecualanda directly purchases the hats from the makers in Ecuador, ensuring fair prices for the weavers, which is vital for the sustainability of the craft. In addition to selling hats, the website provides information on production, usage tips, sizing, shipping, returns, payment, an agenda, and press/media information. | Accessories → Hats 177 | shop 6483 | |
| anthares.nl | Anthares Dwarsfluitbouw | The workshop builds custom-made transverse flutes from precious metals, such as silver, anthrium, and gold, with a unique character. Furthermore, Anthares Dwarsfluitbouw offers maintenance and repair services for transverse flutes, including maintenance appointments and complete revisions. Customization is possible, including adapting flutes, crafting handmade headjoints, and designing unique flutes. | Music → Instrument 2850 | precious metal 78 customization 1723 maintenance 20093 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| stichtingwijzermetijzer.nl | Stichting Wijzer met IJzer | The foundation supports various projects, including those of Mondra Opleidingen, which brings blacksmithing and the craft to the attention of children. Smederij Cornelis Pronk works with various materials, including steel, non-ferrous metals and plastics, and offers heat treatments and finishing processes. The foundation organizes workshops with students during Techniekdagen, where blacksmiths work with young people to create forged pieces, thus promoting and passing on the craft. | Metalworking → Blacksmithing 122 | blacksmithing 54 craft 538 steel 1177 youth 3126 | Overbetuwe → Andelst 133 |
| oudeambachtenverhuur.nl | Zwarte Handen | The website describes the crafts that can be rented out, focusing on demonstrations that are authentic and reproduce the practices around the turn of the century. The website provides examples of different crafts, including the washerwoman, rope maker, tanner, and barrel maker, explaining how these crafts were carried out and their impact on daily life. The website includes a positive testimonial from a previous event, emphasizing that guests enjoyed the demonstrations and stories. | Anthropology & Sociology → Crafts 16 | demonstration 377 craft 538 history 7286 event 45199 | |
| hetambachtshuisje.nl | Het Ambachtshuisje | The website describes the business as Het Ambachtshuisje, run by Hans and Jeanet, enthusiastic clog makers who organize demonstrations and workshops. Visitors can purchase clogs, find souvenirs and gifts with a clog theme, and participate in pyrography workshops. The company also offers demonstrations and workshops at locations such as markets and events, to showcase the art of clog making. | Workshops → Craft Workshops 41 | clogs 95 demonstration 377 workshop 19325 | Borger-Odoorn → Valthermond 111 |
| lucasmefecit.nl | Lucas van Helsdingen | The website’s motto 'Lucas me fecit' ('Lucas made me') refers to the self-construction of his instruments. Lucas van Helsdingen describes his activities as a musician, builder of musical instruments, and maker of various other objects (such as pepper mills and folding doors). The website includes a photo album, writings, and information about his home, an old freighter named 'Spes'. | Wind Instruments → Clarinet 27 | oboe 22 craft 538 instrument 1295 | |
| debreistaat.nl | The Breistaat | The website features various inspiration posts, including a collection of vintage novelty sweaters for the Christmas season, which explains the origin of this trend. Modern vintage designers are introduced and their style is discussed, with the hope that visitors will be inspired to work with old knitting patterns. A review of the book 'The Vintage Shetland Project' by Susan Crawford is presented, which sheds light on the history of Fair Isle knitting patterns. | Crafts → Knitting 537 | knitting 203 sweater 413 designer 571 vintage 689 pattern 2012 history 7286 | |
| dutch-miniatures.nl | Dutch-Miniatures | The website features a range of products including miniature monuments, 3D-printed figurines of people, custom keychains, and tile panels. The company utilizes sustainable materials such as 3D printing materials, tiles, and porcelain for production, with a focus on Dutch-made craftsmanship. Dutch-Miniatures also offers 3D scanning services allowing customers to immortalize themselves or loved ones in 3D figurines, and they have sponsored events such as the bidons of a local cycling team. | | 3d-scan 13 3d-print 124 keychain 172 monument 1168 tile 2869 | Noordoostpolder → Emmeloord 1649 |
| muziekmoeder.nl | Muziekmoeder | The website is run by Miranda, who inspires visitors to begin making music and playing with their children. The webshop offers simple and affordable musical activities designed by and sold by Miranda herself. The website also contains blog posts with thoroughly tested activities, as well as announcements of new products such as the Sinterklaas edition and musical spring creations. | Music → Instrument 2850 | webshop 8648 child 11566 music 13170 workshop 19325 | |
| klaasknopfonds.nl | Klaas Knop Fonds | The Klaas Knop Fonds foundation was established to promote and teach the art of splitting and tying ropes and wire for men aged 14 and older, as well as the creation of jewelry from rope and other materials. The statutes of 1946 state that the foundation organizes courses and collects funds to achieve its goal. The Klaas Knop Fonds holds ANBI status, indicating that it is dedicated to the public interest, and is registered under RSIN/Tax number 8184.14.510. | Nonprofits → International Development 420 | statutes 73 fund 1063 goal 4974 foundation 6678 course 14728 | Terschelling → West-Terschelling 114 |
| greatbygreet.nl | Great by Greet | The website describes Gretha's process, from ideas in her head to making accessories for her home. It’s mentioned that Gretha finds enjoyment and relaxation through crafting and using materials, including those she finds herself or her husband brings to her. Following a successful braderie (street market) on Vlieland, Gretha has decided to share her products with a wider audience. | Crafts → Handmade 1147 | braderie 23 craft 538 accessories 12975 | |
| sjacks-ambachten.nl | Sjacks Ambachten | The website provides information about various handcrafted products, including mats for chairs, stools made from recycled materials, and works with stained glass. Various workshops are offered, including a glass fusing workshop, a stained glass course, and participation in events such as the Margriet Winterfair. The website describes the history of wickerwork and basket weaving, particularly in eastern Netherlands, and presents demonstrations and examples of traditional crafts. | | glass fusing 45 stained glass 317 studio 5465 workshop 19325 | |
| de-bootsman.nl | De Bootsman | De Bootsman specializes in tying and splitting various types of rigging, including leguanen, stootwillen, keychains, and allmanseindjes. The boatman works with their own hard-spun cotton cord and other natural fibers, offering custom-made solutions. De Bootsman originated from a passion for traditional crafts, and prices are reasonable, considering the high material costs and the time invested in production. | Garden → Garden Supplies 791 | armband 28 cord 58 rigging 101 rope 103 mat 249 | |