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Friesland · Culture & daily life

Nationaal Vlechtmuseum: lines that give material its shape

In the former reed-weaving school in Noordwolde, weaving becomes visible as both craft and design. Baskets, furniture, jewellery and contemporary objects each call for a different construction.

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From basket to furniture

The collection includes everyday objects, furniture and jewellery. With each object, look at where the material crosses, bends or ends: it is precisely the joins that show how strength and form are built up at the same time.

Tradition and design

Traditional basketwork stands alongside contemporary design. Compare two objects with the same weaving technique but a different purpose; you will see how mastery of the material can remain while appearance and use change.

Knowledge behind the work

The Kenniscentrum Vlechten has documentation and a library, while workshops and courses put the craft itself centre stage. Check the calendar if you want more than the permanent display and audio tour.

Before you go

The audio tour works via a smartphone. Workshops and courses have a separate calendar and may require booking in advance.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Research card 0187 — Nationaal Vlechtmuseum

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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