87,622 views
More Invisible Netherlands on: http://www.vpro.nl/onl Watch the entire episode here: http://www.vpro.nl/onzichtbaar-nederl... A strip of land between the Maas and the higher sandy soils of North Brabant. On the border of both areas, a dike is constructed in this marshy landscape: De Langstraat. Along this dike, farmers reclaim narrow strips of land. To keep their heads above water in the winter, they process cowhides. The origin of the shoe industry in our country. Facebook: / onzichtbaarnederland Twitter: / onzichtbaarnl