Het Koto Museum
Het Koto Museum
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Melissa
Amsterdam, The Netherlands16 contributions
Jan 2020
I went with my family to this museum; we were with around 10 people. When we arrived, there was another group and luckily enough their tour was just ending so we had to wait in the back garden for 5/10 minutes. We didn’t make any reservations, so we were lucky enough to get inside because it’s a pretty small place. I’ve been with some family members to the temporary koto expedition in Amsterdam so we could make a great comparison. The tour guide knew a lot of history and was told with great enthusiasm. The tour was around 2 hours. We arrived 30 minutes before closing time and he took the time to gave us a fabulous historic cultural tour. I would definitely recommend visiting this museum. We walked to the place but it's easy to reach by car or bus. Price of this tour is definitely worth it!
Written January 11, 2020
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Ruth F
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Koto is a a kind of subcultural fashion worn by town-dwelling creole women, which evolved from before the abolition and is still worn by some today. The elaborately folded headscarves are most well-known, as they were used to convey (secret) messages to those in the loop. Anything from celebrating a birthday to an invitation to 'meet me at the corner' ;)
I visited this little museum by myself and was treated to an hour and a half of stories and explanations by the founder's husband (?). The collection is mainly made up of mannequins wearing the different styles, but other objects and pictures relating to women's lives add to the stories too.
They ask a mere 10SRD (!) for a visit, which illustrates the noble intentions of the founders: simply to tell the stories and conserve their pieces for future generations.
If you plan to visit, you can (but aren't obligated to) call ahead, so they can make more time for you. Because of the small size of the exhibition space, a group larger than maybe 12 would probably be too crowded.
The museum is south of the centre in a suburban area. I took a cab there and the owner called one for me for the return journey, no problem.
I visited this little museum by myself and was treated to an hour and a half of stories and explanations by the founder's husband (?). The collection is mainly made up of mannequins wearing the different styles, but other objects and pictures relating to women's lives add to the stories too.
They ask a mere 10SRD (!) for a visit, which illustrates the noble intentions of the founders: simply to tell the stories and conserve their pieces for future generations.
If you plan to visit, you can (but aren't obligated to) call ahead, so they can make more time for you. Because of the small size of the exhibition space, a group larger than maybe 12 would probably be too crowded.
The museum is south of the centre in a suburban area. I took a cab there and the owner called one for me for the return journey, no problem.
Written December 16, 2012
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ptyduke
Florida657 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
This small museum in a little house provided a wealth of Surinamese history. The guide wrote the book on the Kotomisi traditions which she learned first-hand from her grandmother and great grandmother. A wonderful display of clothing and headkerchiefs from the 1860s until the mid 1900s. It will soon be relocating to a bigger space in town on Princessastraat where she will be able to increase the amount of items on display. A wonderful glimpse into a truly Surinamese cultural tradition.
Written March 27, 2015
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spiegelaar
Breda, The Netherlands145 contributions
Nov 2018
What a gem is this Kotomuseum!
A received a warm welcome and a excellent explanation from mrs Christine van Russell about the meaning of the different angisa's. The many items on display together with her captivating stories gave us an excellent impression about the way of life in the old days!
A received a warm welcome and a excellent explanation from mrs Christine van Russell about the meaning of the different angisa's. The many items on display together with her captivating stories gave us an excellent impression about the way of life in the old days!
Written December 28, 2018
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mellaneybruyn
Port of Spain, Trinidad8 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
It is just amazing to see something so positive and beautiful arise out of slavery.People still wear those dresses and head pieces on a daily basis,There are even bridal kotos.I somewhat felt it is getting somewhat comercialized which might take away some of the quality of the pieces.
Written June 7, 2014
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Roseanne
Amsterdam, The Netherlands8 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
A small but very interesting place to go in Paramaribo if you want to learn about the clothes of the women of Suriname. The owner tells you everything you want to know and more, she is amazing.
Written February 3, 2019
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Marilyn R
The Hague, The Netherlands192 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
I visited Koto museum several times. It's now located on the Prinsessestraat 43. If you want to know about the Surinamese culture in particular the Creole you are at the right place. You will hear many stories about the Koto and the Angisa. At the back they have a beautiful peaceful garden where you can sit and don't have the notice that you are in the city.
Written July 31, 2017
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Marilyn R
7 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
This museum is located in a Beautiful renovated old typical Surinamese house. At this museum you can learn much about the Surinamese culture in particular the clothing. All the items belongs to the owner herself who saved them for years. And many of the clothing's she inherited from her ancestors. I visited this museum several times in the past 8 years and every time its a step in Surinam history!
Written July 30, 2017
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doortje67
Breda, The Netherlands27 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Nice guide, without this guide it is just traditional costumes, but with him everything came to life, I got good impressions about the way of life and clothing in Suriname
Written May 17, 2024
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op de website van het Koromuseum krijg ik een waarschuwing dat deze onveilig is. wat zijn de openingstijden/dagen van het museum? groet
Written June 14, 2019
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