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Holland in pictures and postcards: Alkmaar
Carving the wood
Traditional carving of wooden shoes. The art of making wooden shoes is slowly dying in Holland, I believe. It is not easy to create the right size, and not many people wear them any more. The shoes can either be worn as they are, or painted with elaborate Dutch scenes.

(Picture: Marlene)


 

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