Bets & Amy van Boxel * January 2008
20 Plus Years Ago, Bets van Boxel, Along With Her Husband Jos, Decided To Actively Pursue Her Hobby Of Recreating Children Of The World Into Dolls. Bets Has Always Been Fascinated By People And The Stories They Tell, Or Simply By How They Look, Their Emotions, Body Language, And Overall Outward Appearance. She And Jos Travel The World Extensively Spending Most Of Their Time In Places That Provide A Glimpse Into What Traditional Life Is Truly Like For Natives. Today They Have Set A World Class Standard In Doll Making. De Poppenstee, Dutch For Doll House, Is Located In A Traditional Farmhouse In Waspik, Netherlands. Bets, Along With Daughter Amy, Sculpt Each Doll And Custom Create All The Clothing And Accessories, While Jos Constructs The Molds And Pours The Porcelain. The House Is Complete With A Studio, A Doll Shop, And And Gallery Where You Will Find A Permanent Exhibition Of Their Complete Doll Collection.
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