A bit late...
De Keukenhof is the place to watch tulips, mainly tourist will. Dutch people have Hardy tulips or other bulbs they are getting more ad more expensive but I planted some (no tulips,they are Turkish by the way). Let's see if they survive the rain and cold and show up one day.
Delft's Blue you find everywhere but it is getting rare and what is produced lost it's charm.
Delft is a university city by the way.
It is interesting to hear in what the royal family invests in.
I liked reading you
Thanks for the information on De Keukenhof garden and Delft.
"De Keukenhof, often called the 'Garden of Europe'"... If I made my way to the Netherlands, I must remember to pay it a visit.
I understand what you say about the Delft's blue. I have a few of the Delft houses and you can tell immediately that they are poor quality, poor imitation ones.
I am glad you enjoyed the post.
Pity your Delfts blauw is of poor quality. It is better to find some of the old tiles. They were used on the kitchen walls and at the fireplace.
Delfts blauw changed just like "Boerenbont" (farmer's colourful). It became more about reproduction, the shape changed therefor, the colours are not that bright and it lost its touch of personal art. Most likely also due to a change of materials.
I guess that is what happens when attention is paid to quantity and commerciality and not quality. It’s unfortunate that something that is so symbolic of Dutch culture is losing its shine.
Have a great weekend!
I wonder if the Dutch still care..if it comes to it all the history is wiped out. I assume this is just PR if it fits the Kingdom.
If there are no artist and handcraft is not promoted and seen as art all there is left is a quick reproduction of what once was. Most like fitting to modern time with dishwashers and so on. What is sold is an illusion.
Never mind. Let the Dutch deal with their problem. 😃
Enjoy your weekend.