A Traditional Afghan House
Sat, Jun 18
|San Juan Islands Museum of Art
Come with us to the Afghan mountains where we will build our own family compound of two or three houses surrounding a tree-filled courtyard using cardboard, paper, paint, fuzzy sticks, and fabric flowers!
Time & Location
Jun 18, 2022, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
San Juan Islands Museum of Art, 540 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
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About the Event
TRADITIONAL AFGHAN HOUSE
Traditional Afghan architecture shines brightest in the construction of mosques. There one can see elegant forms and glorious colors. Traditional Afghan house looks humble in comparison. Unlike the Pamiri house, it doesn't have a skylight or elaborately carved ceiling beams. The Afghan home is cube-like in shape and most often the exterior walls are painted in soft colors of tan, terracotta, off-white, or burnt orange. The trim on the windows is often painted in white or turquoise. The rooftops are flat and used for drying laundry, enjoying sunsets, and socializing. A family compound might consist of 2 houses. It allows for greater privacy in the household where 3 generations of the same family might live together.
The grandparents are always there, ready to spend time with their grandchildren.
Afghan home has an element of surprise. The interior can be brightly painted and decorated with gorgeous silk and…