Shaam-e-Sarhad translated means 'sunset at the border'. This resort is a joint venture between Ministry of Tourism India and the United Nations.
Using the material available in plenty in this region- MUD, the artisans from the village of Hodka
(Bhuj, Gujarat) have created this beautiful ecological & aesthetic architectural splendor.
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The public sitting area in different levels is highlighted with various earthy colours.
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This region is famous for it's
'Leeppan Kaam'-Mud-Mirror murals and
'Chittar Kaam'-Mud paintings. These have been used extensively in all the circular huts called the 'Bhungas'
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Bright coloured fabric on the deck chairs.
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Inside view of the 'Bhungas'. (Check out the floor to ceiling headboard in mud.)
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A combination of traditional mirror work and modern bathroom fittings.
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A canopy of brightly coloured fabrics form the ceiling and monochromatic earth colours form the dining area below.
(Images from Better Interiors- Feb2007)
2 comments:
Where are you? Have you stopped blogging?
Hi Maryam,
Thanks for stopping by...no I haven't stopped blogging.
I am in the process of figuring out how to manage the 3 blogs & a Flickr account that I have started...;-)
Need to pull my self out of this lethargical contemplative state and start posting...thanks for the wake up call...;-)
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