February 2011, Issue 13
Dollhouse Tourism, Norway
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or handmade by gifted carpenters. There are many who collect these antique houses and miniatures. One can sometimes find them in antique markets. A collection of toys, miniatures and dollhouses can be seen in the Bygdø Museum.
Tove Jonsgaard has one of Norway's most spectacular collections of dollhouses and miniatures, made by herself and other artisans from around the world. She has created replicas in 1/12 scale of Norwegian houses like these 'bryggehus' situated on the west coast of Bergen and turned them into quality dollhouses kits. These houses are on Unesco's list of international heritage. At one time Tove operated a dollhouse shop, but now has a studio in her home where she occasionally holds workshops. She also likes to travel and has attended many of IGMA's (International Guild of Miniature Artists) Maine workshops.
Custom Dolls, Houses & Miniatures / CDHM