How Dutch Clog Makers Are Keeping An 850-Year-Old Tradition Alive | Still Standing

There are only 10 clog makers left in the Netherlands hand-carving wooden shoes. And there are even fewer clog painters. The craftspeople who are left are near retirement. To keep their crafts and businesses alive, they’ve gotten creative. At one of the oldest clog studios still standing, Martin Dijkman recreates Dutch masterpieces out of thousands of mini clogs. MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: This ’Dinosaur Egg’ is One Of The Rarest Salts In The World | Still Standing | Insider Business Venice’s Last Glass Factory Makes Mosaics for Dolce & Gabbana and The Emir of Dubai | Still Standing How Tattoos Are Made With Charcoal and Thorns In The Philippines | Still Standing | Insider Business ------------------------------------------------------ #insiderbusiness #stillstanding #clogs Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Insider Business on Facebook: Insider Business on Instagram: Insider Business on Twitter: Insider Business on Snapchat: Insider Business on TikTok: @businessinsider How Dutch Clog Makers Are Keeping An 850-Year-Old Tradition Alive | Still Standing