Dutch Traditional Wooden Shoes: "Klompen"

TTraditional Dutch "klompen",Dutch for clogs, are seen as a form of national dress in the Netherlands. While the clothing might vary from region to region, the klompen are almost always a part of he costume.

Klompen are made out of willow or poplar wood. Poplar wears well, and gives klompen a long life. Holland, a few centuries ago, had thousands of clog makers. At that time, almost all clogs were made by farmers. Specialized tools were not needed; the clogs were for the most part created using tools that the farmers already had. Many farmers decorated the shoes that they made. In the late 18th century, due to growing agricultural demands, farmers didn't have enough time to make their own clogs. Then, professional clog makers took over the production.

Wooden shoes were common in the Netherlands until the late 1950s. Nowadays boys in rural areas may still wear them, although it is no longer as common as it once was. Klompen are very practical for the wet fields of Holland.


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