Shopping in The Netherlands
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Josine Bokhoven
Across the canal from the Anne Frank Huis, this friendly gallery features contemporary art and the work of emerging young artists, including German artist Ralph Fleck.
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Antiquariaat Kok
A wide and engaging range of used and antiquarian stock (literature, coffee-table books, old prints etc) is sold here, including biology, art and architecture titles.
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Nijhof & Lee
Design fans will want to head here for a swell selection of international architecture, art and typography books and posters in an intimate but contemporary setting.
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Fotografia
This classy shop is as simple as a photo lab and stocked full of publications featuring the likes of Alfred Stieglitz, Charlotte Dumas, Rineke Dijkstra and Magritte.
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't Zonnetje
In a space that’s been a teashop since 1642, you can find teas from all over the world, coffees and implements, and be waited on by a commendably cheerful owner.
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Petsalon
In Dutch a pet is a cap, and lifelong milliner Ans Wesseling has been designing hats from this shop for over 20 years. Step into his workshop and gasp.
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Young Designers United
A showcase for newbie Dutch designers, each of whom gets his/her own rack. The range is huge, from asymmetrical sheaths to flowy frocks, all fairly well priced.
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Beaufort
Exquisite handcrafted contemporary jewellery is created on site; many of the pieces combine silver and gold. The necklaces and rings are particularly beautiful.
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Pinokkio
This pleasant shop stocks wooden and educational toys, rocking horses, wooden vehicles, replica canal houses, mobiles and, of course, lots of Pinocchio dolls.
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H&M
This fashion chain store has up-to-the-minute clothes for all ages at several locations. You may find higher quality elsewhere, but prices are remarkably low.
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Nukuhiva
This eco-boutique stocks only ethical and fair-trade clothing and accessories by brands such as Veja (vegan shoes) and Dutch designer Kuyishi (organic denim).
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Hema
Once a Woolworths clone, Hema now attracts as many design aficionados as bargain hunters. It has wide-ranging stock, including good-value wine and deli foods.
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Waterlooplein Flea Market
Amsterdam's most famous flea market is full of curios, secondhand clothing, music, electronic stuff slightly on the blink, hardware and cheap New Age gifts.
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Het Fort Van Sjakoo
Get the low-down on the squat scene, plus locally produced zines and Trotsky translations, at this lefty bookshop, which has been in operation since 1977.
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Outland Records
A purist’s club-music shop with vinyl only, plus designer Japanese toys and rhinestone-encrusted headphones. Get info and tickets for parties here.
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Lairesse Apotheek
This is both a pharmacy and an installation artwork, with graphics of the periodic table filling the entrance and a rotunda of green backlit cases inside.
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De Waterwinkel
Thirsty? With more than 100 types of bottled water (mineral, sparkling, still and flavoured), this calm and pretty store will keep your juices flowing.
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Cracked Kettle
Proost! This delightful shop stocks more than 500 international beers as well as a healthy selection of wines and sprits. It ships worldwide.
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Homegrown Fantasy
Organic Dutch-grown product, 3m-long glass bongs, vaporisers, temporary art exhibits on the walls and famous space cakes attracts a good mixed crowd.
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English Bookshop
This attractive canalside shop has a well-chosen selection of English-language biographies, novels and translations of the works of Dutch writers.
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Boerenmarkt
Boerenmarkt (farmers market) is in Nieuwmarkt and Noordermarkt. Pick up home-grown produce, organic food and picnic provisions.
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Wonderwood
Head here for originals or reproductions of ’40s and ’50s furniture design – think Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson.
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Get Records
This deceptively large store has an eclectic and wide range of rock, folk, country and blues CDs. It's a decent break from the club music scene.
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RoB
RoB sells anything and everything for one’s bondage and rough-sex fantasy: army gear, leather and rubber are just the start. Oh my!
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Antiques Market
Antiques market is in Amstelveld and Nieuwmarkt. There are many genuine articles here and lots of books and bric-a-brac.
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