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Thatched Hut Collection

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rustic charm of a thatched hut

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Making Tappa (native cloth), 1890s (sepia photo)

Making Tappa (native cloth), 1890s (sepia photo)
STC170329 Making Tappa (native cloth), 1890s (sepia photo) by Severin, Theodore (1862-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: probably Tahiti or Marquesas Islands; ); The Stapleton Collection

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Native village in Tahiti, c. 1841-48 (w / c, pencil and ink on paper)

Native village in Tahiti, c. 1841-48 (w / c, pencil and ink on paper)
CHT176028 Native village in Tahiti, c.1841-48 (w/c, pencil and ink on paper) by Radiguet, Maximilien (1816-99); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Paintings Ancient Masters Scholar Reading Thatched Hut

Paintings Ancient Masters Scholar Reading Thatched Hut
Paintings after Ancient Masters: Scholar Reading in a Thatched Hut by a Waterfall, 1598-1652. Chen Hongshou (Chinese, 1598/99-1652)

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Conversation Thatched Hut late 1200s China Southern Song dynasty

Conversation Thatched Hut late 1200s China Southern Song dynasty
Conversation in a Thatched Hut, late 1200s. China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Album leaf; ink and color on silk; overall: 26 x 27.3 cm (10 1/4 x 10 3/4 in.)

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: The Dorze people living in highlands west of the Abyssinian

The Dorze people living in highlands west of the Abyssinian Rift Valley have a unique style of building their homes. The twenty-foot-high bamboo frame is covered with the sheaths of bamboo stems or

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Covered Pier in the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean on the beach of Longoni

Covered Pier in the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean on the beach of Longoni, Mayotte, Indian Ocean, Africa

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Panama, Chagres River

Panama, Chagres River, Embera Village, Thatched hut

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Donkeys trample corn to remove the grain in a typical

Donkeys trample corn to remove the grain in a typical rural setting between Ziway and Butajira. Depending on the availability of animals, a farmer may use ponies, donkeys or oxen for this purpose

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Family Seated Thatched Hut South America 1850s

Family Seated Thatched Hut South America 1850s
Artokoloro

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Divine Offerings Made to Captain Cook (1728-79) in the Sandwich Islands (coloured

Divine Offerings Made to Captain Cook (1728-79) in the Sandwich Islands (coloured
XJL62423 Divine Offerings Made to Captain Cook (1728-79) in the Sandwich Islands (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Hut

Hut
Ice formed in a rice paddy. But certain ice melted, and the landscape was being copied like a mirror. I took a picture so that a steep rafter-roofed shed might come out

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: The thathed huf

The thathed huf
A thatched shed stood in the snow. It was a shed of the way of making called Gassho-Zukuri in Japan. The snow was made a roof

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Icicles

Icicles
An icicle dangled from a roof of the old Japanese house. I felt a Japanese winter primal scene in its scenery

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Beach bungalow at the Antsanitian Beach Resort, Mahajanga, Madagascar, Indian Ocean

Beach bungalow at the Antsanitian Beach Resort, Mahajanga, Madagascar, Indian Ocean, Africa

Background imageThatched Hut Collection: Thatched hut, Wichub-Wala Island, Comarca de Kuna Yala, San Blas Islands

Thatched hut, Wichub-Wala Island, Comarca de Kuna Yala, San Blas Islands, Panama, Central America


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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rustic charm of a thatched hut. These humble dwellings, captured through sepia photographs and intricate paintings, offer a glimpse into various cultures and eras. In the 1890s, an artist skillfully depicts the art of making Tappa, a native cloth, within the walls of a thatched hut. The scene transports us to Tahiti, where this traditional craft has been passed down through generations. Traveling further back in time to the mid-19th century, we find ourselves in a native village in Tahiti once again. This time, vibrant watercolors bring to life the daily life of its inhabitants as they go about their routines against the backdrop of charming thatched huts. Venturing across continents to Panama's Chagres River brings us face-to-face with an Embera boy leaning casually against one such traditional dwelling. The simplicity yet resilience of these structures is evident as they stand tall amidst nature's beauty. Our journey continues to Venezuela's Canaima National Park where two separate images capture picturesque scenes featuring thatched huts nestled among lush greenery. These simple abodes blend harmoniously with their surroundings and provide shelter for those seeking solace amidst nature's wonders. Returning once more to Panama's Chagres River and Embera Village reveals another snapshot showcasing the enduring appeal of these unique homes. Their construction techniques have stood strong over centuries, preserving cultural heritage while adapting to changing times. The Dominican Republic beckons us next with its stunning Cap Cana coastline at Juanillo Beach. Here lies a hidden gem - a charming thatched hut inviting visitors to unwind by its tranquil shores. From tropical paradises to distant highlands west of Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), we encounter diverse communities who have embraced this timeless architectural style. The Dorze people proudly call these quaint structures home while enjoying breathtaking views from their elevated vantage points.