The rocking chairs are symbolic of community spirit. In the evenings people pull them outside of their homes to sit, rock and watch the world go by instead of retreating behind a closed door once the sun goes down. Peering into the drawing rooms of what are deceivingly small from the outside colonial buildings it wasn’t unusual to see anywhere from 6-12 rocking chairs in a circle instead of facing a television.
With a tropical climate hammocks are ideal for laying low during the hottest part of the day. Nicaragua is well known for the quality of its handmade hammocks. What does the furniture of your country say about its culture?
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I like the rocking chair..In india, you will find quite a few antique pieces made of teak or rosewood ...always wanted to own one :)
Hammock picture is quite colorful with a perfect background.
I agree with Lakshmi, in India too we have carved furnitures made of good wood.
by looking at the rocking chair I can imagine old people in the street chatting among each other and staring at different creatures called tourists :-)
Wishing you a very Happy Holiday season, Wendy!
Catherine
Lakshmi and Nisha, I love the antique pieces in India. Every time I'm there I want to ship some home. Don't have the space though.
Chris, There were many elders but people of all ages also. And they were very friendly to the strange creatures :^)
Catherine, Thank you and wishing you the best in 2010.
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