Thatched Roof Collection (#22)

Papuan natives, 1800s
Group of Koyari chiefs and their families, southeast New Guinea, 1800s. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

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Women planting crops in central Africa, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tjibaou Cultural Centre, Noumea, New Caledonia

A village in the Highlands, Goroka, Papua New Guinea

Fiji, Viti, Traditional hut houses

Tjibaou Cultural Centre, Noumea, New Caledonia

Beautiful Sheraton Resort in Moorea, French Polynesia

Europe, England, Dorset, Shaftesbury. Gold hill

Europe, England, Dorset, Gold Hill, Shaftesbury. Town architecture

The Skye Museum of Island Life, near Duntulm, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom

Thatched roof tobacco drying house, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vinales Valley, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Traditional houses in the Andringitra National Park, Madagascar, Africa

Airai Bai, sacred meeting house at heart of village, 200 years old, southern Babeldaob, Palau, Micronesia, Western Pacific Ocean, Pacific

Thatched cottage, Monte Palace tropical gardens, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Europe

People in beach bar near the Moorings at sunset, Placencia, Belize, Central America

Cottage garden and Anne Hathaways thatched cottage, Shottery, near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Jetty with straw roof, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Man reading at Besakih Temple (Mother Temple), Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mens house, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific

Mens meeting house at Belau National Museum Koror, Republic of Palau, Pacific

Black houses village, restored, Garenin (Gearannan), Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Timeless Beauty: Exploring the Enchanting World of Thatched Roofs" Step into the picturesque landscapes captured by renowned artists like Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow and Nicholas Garrison, and discover the allure of thatched roofs. Dating back to centuries ago, these unique architectural wonders have graced various corners of the world, leaving a lasting impression on both locals and visitors alike. In Galway Gossips, c1887, we are transported to a charming Irish village where thatched cottages dot the countryside. The warmth exuded by these traditional homes is palpable as neighbors gather for lively conversations. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1757. Through a contemporary painting by Nicholas Garrison, we witness how Moravian settlers embraced this roofing technique to create an idyllic settlement along the Lehigh River. Even amidst snow-covered landscapes at Bignor Old Shop in January 1940 or atop Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset; thatched roofs stand resilient against nature's elements while adding an undeniable charm to their surroundings. Venturing further eastward brings us to Aileu in East Timor and Kauai's Native Hawaiian village from the 1800s. Here we see how different cultures incorporated thatched roofs into their traditional houses - a testament to its versatility and enduring appeal. From Papua New Guinea's native villages to Suganuma's UNESCO World Heritage Site in Toyama Prefecture, Japan; these structures continue to captivate with their rustic beauty. Winkle Street in Calbourne or Watlington's Chapel Street transport us back through time with glimpses of life from decades past. As we step inside "The Cottage Door" from 1899 or Arkesden's Thatched Cottage in Essex today; one cannot help but be enchanted by the cozy ambiance created within these humble abodes. Thatched roofs transcend time and borders - they are symbols of heritage, craftsmanship, and a connection to nature.