At the corner of the Afrikaandermarkt, Maurice Meewisse opens a shop and workshop in one, titled Meewisse Meubels en dergelijke, to explore the relationship between reused materials and home improvement.
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People are welcome to come with all their furniture questions, wishes, and issues — and the craftspeople from Meewisse Meubels en dergelijke will try to solve them on the spot. Whether you need a small side table, a rack to hang a shirt on, or a little platform, most things can be made swiftly and using discarded materials found on the street.
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All materials used are sourced locally from the surrounding streets. Visitors are also invited to bring their own — especially if the materials are beautiful or hold personal significance.
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On one of the festival days, Maurice will also lead a scavenging walk around the area to collect more materials for the shop and to explore the paradoxical questions and realities of waste and ownership on the city’s streets.