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The Yellow House Museum Shop
For rather beautiful gifts and souvenirs, visit the Museum Winkel "Het Gele Huis" in a pretty street just off one of the grandest canals. This recently opened shop has some intriguing things, mostly from museums around the Netherlands. The glassware in the window is based on designs from the 14th to the 17th Century, and there are some handsome tiles painted with cats, based on historical designs. Children will be curious about the old-fashioned lead soldiers and wooden skeletons.
Opening times:
Mon - Sat 11 am - 7 pm, Sun 12 am - 6 pm
Wijde Heisteeg 9
1016 AS
Amsterdam
Tel: +31 (0)20 6237048
Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum Shop
You don't have to go into either of the two museums to visit this modern, mainly glass building on the Museumplein. Everything you could ever wish for with Van Gogh's paintings on can be found here. From sunflower paperweights to mouse mats printed with sketches of the famous artist's hand's, there are plenty of beautifully decorated objects to buy as gifts. There are also lots of diaries and books about the Dutch Golden Age, including books about Rembrandt, and Vermeer fridge magnets.
Opening times:
Daily from 9 am - 7 pm
Amsterdam
Makings
This is an unusual shop which sells a combination of old glassware and second-hand jugs and cupboards with handmade, rather quaint kitchen and garden items. They also run courses on making jewellery and decorating the home, so that at Christmas and Easter time, Dutch families can learn how to make even their balconies look very festive. Their shop is not in the centre, but it is worth a trip to see their inspiring ideas for decorating any home with recycled paper and tin or greenery.
Opening Times:
Tues - Fr 11 am - 7 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Weissenbruchstraat 24
1058 KM
Amsterdam
Tel: +31 (0)20 6173853
De Emaillekeizer
For some unusual gifts from Africa, visit the "Enamel King" in the pipe. They are famous for producing the old-fashioned blue and white enamelled letters and house signs that were found everywhere in Amsterdam during the last century. They can be found in one of the side streets next to the Albert Cuypmarkt, easily recognisable from the huge colourful, hand-woven baskets and wooden carvings outside.
Opening Times:
Tues - Sat: 12 am - 5.30 pm
1e Sweelinckstraat 15
Amsterdam
Tel: +31 (0)20 6641847
Delft Tile Shops
These two shops sell Royal Delft porcelain and traditional Dutch tiles. All the Dutch Delftware factories provide them with their best products so nearly everything is painted blue and white. However, not all the ceramics are based on traditional designs, and they have some very nice greetings cards for sale. Not cheap, but most items are very well made.
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