Looking for a unique Delft Blue souvenir to take home? In Delft, you will not only find beautiful traditional pottery factories, but also trendy shops in the city centre with modern and stylish Delft Blue items.
Whether you love classic hand-painted blue and white ceramics or are looking for trendy designs, in this blog you will discover the best places to score the most beautiful Delft Blue souvenirs. Don't miss these shops during your next visit!
Heinen Delfts Blauw Conceptstore
Hippolytusbuurt 3
Temporarily closed
At the Heinen Delfts Blauw Concept Store, you can do more than just shop Delft Blue. For instance, you can attend a Delft Blue painting workshop and have a delicious lunch at Bakker van Maanen. But the most important thing is of course Delft Blue shopping. You will find modern collections of tableware, vases, souvenirs, jewellery and much more.
Royal Delft
Rotterdamseweg 196
In Royal Delft shops, you will find only high-quality Delft Blue products. Dutch Design collections, hand-painted collections, collectables, tiles, crockery...what don't they have here? Curious about how all these beautiful products are made by hand? Then visit the museum right away, where you can experience the pottery production process up close!
Blue Rose Antiques
Markt 2
In one of Delft's most iconic buildings you'll find Blauwe Roos Antiek, an atmospheric shop full of history. This family business is now run by the second and third generation, who proudly carry on the work of Koos Rozenburg! You will find a special collection of authentic Delftware, ranging from modern pieces to objects as old as 300 years. They also sell other unique antique items and curiosities with a story. A place where craftsmanship, tradition and love for antiques come together.
Royal Delft Brandstore
Markt 62
On the Markt you will find the Royal Delft Brandstore. In this shop you will experience an exclusive shopping experience. Discover Blue Mary's pyramid and admire Henk Schiffmacher's 'St-Joris and the Dragon Scale' enlarged on the wall. Here, as in the shop at the museum, distinctive hand-painted collections and special Dutch Design collections are sold side by side.
De Blauwe Tulp
Kerkstraat 12
Since 1997, Delft has been home to De Blauwe Tulp, a small pottery studio. In this studio, you can not only admire the works, but also watch the tile painters at work and buy real Delft pottery. De Blauwe Tulp offers a wide selection of Delftware. From items with typical Dutch decorations to modern pieces.
Royal Outlet
Markt 30
The Royal Outlet is an antique shop of Delft Blue products. The shop is located in a building that is up to 400 years old, and the beautiful ceiling is 350 years old! You will find all kinds of collections from different Delft Blue shops here. These collections can no longer be found in the other shops, so gone is gone. And on top of that, all products have at least 50% discount at the Royal Outlet!
De Candelaer
Kerkstraat 13A
De Candelaer is a small factory that still produces its own pottery to this day. Everything here is also still painted by hand. The pieces are made by true craftsmen, owner Steffan takes care of the production, glazing and firing of the pottery. Master painters Anne and Shirly take care of painting the pieces as well as making Delft Blue jewellery.
In the shop, you can see these artists live at work. You can also book a tour and discover more of the factory. At the front of the shop you can see all the products and at the back of the shop you can see how all these products are made by hand.
Madame Blue
Markt 39
Madame Blue has been located on Prinsengracht since 2015. You'll find a large collection of jewellery, antique tiles, beautiful scarves and leather goods. But the most important thing, of course: Delft Blue! They sell all sorts of things here. From hand-painted old and new pottery to vases, figurines and jewellery. Can't find what you had in mind? Then something can be designed according to your wishes!
All that shopping will make you hungry
Shopping makes you hungry, and luckily Delft has plenty of cosy places to take a break and enjoy a good meal. Whether you fancy a quick lunch, a fresh smoothie or a sumptuous dinner, Delft city centre has cafés and restaurants for every moment of the day.
From fresh sandwiches and local specialities to international dishes and organic options, there is something for everyone. So recharge yourself to discover even more of Delft afterwards.
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