In modern Netherlands, one local keeps traditional Dutch dress alive

(Refile to update byline) By Hilde Verweij and Charlotte Van Campenhout VOLENDAM, Netherlands, March 13 (Reuters) - The ...
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Preserving Tradition: Annie's Unique Fashion Statement in Volendam

Kwakman, 85, remains one of the last wearers of the traditional Volendam women's costume in the Netherlands. Once a signifier of identity, linking individuals to their place of origin, these handmade ...
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Meet the 85-year-old who’s the last to still wear traditional Dutch costume

The Volendam women’s costume, with its distinctive high pointed bonnet, is one of the most iconic symbols of traditional Dutch dress – a staple on postcards from the Netherlands. But in daily life, ...