Each year, the Show brings together more than 100 U.S. and international artisans and dealers, including a number of I.G.M.A. Artisans and Fellows. They offer collectors unique, well-crafted 1-inch, 1/2-inch, and 1/4-inch scale miniatures from around the world.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

From Holland: Hannah Roet Miniatures

Rachel Roet of Amsterdam has been coming to Good Sam since 2006 and makes fabulous hand-embroidered paintings. She sells as Hannah Roet (in honor of her mother, a famous Dutch miniaturist).  Rachel also carries a interesting selection of items made by other artisans. Don't miss the handcrafted 1:144 scale toys, bears, and amazing small room boxes and vignettes on her table. rachel.roet@gmail.com, hannahroet.blogspot.com

A stroll in the garden.  Embroidered on 90 count gauze ( 36 stitches per cm. ) it has 56000 stitches in 46 colors. (There are 11 different greens.) Handmade frame finished with 24 karat gold leaf. 2.55 x 3.55 inch ( 6.5 x9 cm )
Adorable little girl with pony, only 0.04 inch high (10 mm).
Tiny child with adorable pet dog.
A wee bunny with a carrot, wearing a pink bow in her hair.
Three handcrafted bears sitting down, with tiny handmade pull toy. The bears Rachel carries are about 2 inches (5 cm) high or smaller.
A very tiny room box with living room and bedroom. Filled with great detail.

To see more items of the type to be found on Rachel Roet's table, go here.

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