Let me begin this series on Kutch, with a this post on the beautiful dwelling of people of this region. The round walled, conical roofed "bunga" is the finest example of organic living. Beautifully decorated
bungas have mud walls and roof made of hay. The richly painted
bungas are in sharp contrast to the arid landscape of the region...
Beautiful exterior of the bunga
Let's take a closer look
The colors used are rich, warm & happy!
Inside the bungas provide relief from the scorching heat. The unique architecture ensures that the bunga is cool in summers and warm in winter!
And another one richly decorated with mirrors. Notice all the utensils; proudly displayed!
Here are a few more pictures of these beautiful houses...
The beautifully painted walls welcome visitors...
Up close
Inviting blue door...
The interiors of a bunga; notice the huge bharnis to store grains...
The gleaming utensils; proudly displayed...
Imagine sleeping under this brightly painted ceiling!
Stay tuned for more from this beautiful land...
