Hunderds of shops: Fake or Real - Delft
Next to wooden shoes Delft is one of the most common souvenirs. However it's buyer beware. The Netherlands does not have a law requiring items be labeled with place of origin. Where in other counties you would see the "Made in China" here is just would say anything, or just say "Holland" on the bottom.There is much written on the subject of Delft on the internet and too little space here to cover the entire subject. So I'll just touch on the high points.Delft is the name of town and style not a brand. There are several places that make 'real' delft. Real Delft will be signed, and will come with certificate of authenticity.The quickest ways to tell are price and quality. Real Delft is NOT CHEAP! Real Delft is hand painted with a fair amount of detail, fake will be poorly painted or have a transfer design (fired in decal). Price is your fastest guide. A very small piece of real Delft will...
