The mud tiled roofs of Kodagu land have somehow captured my imagination. All the houses in this tropical paradise, whether big or small, have an unique aura about them and I guess it is these mud tiled roofs that contribute to that aura.
There are quite a few specialities of these mud tiles. First, they are environment friendly. Second, they are the most efficient form of roofing in this high rainfall terrain. And third, they are fairly inexpensive and are easily available.
And they are extremely appealing to the eye either when they are shiny and new or when they are covered with bright green moss.
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What I love as a roofer is the diversity you find in different countries. Japan, Chine, Thailand, Switzerland, even the Scandinavian countries all have their different styles. From an architectural point of view, I found it absolutely fascinating
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my blog! Yes, the mud tiled roofs at Coorg are indeed very fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI observed this in my travels in Kerala. It appears to have been a Chinese influence. Pagodas!
ReplyDeleteYes, kerala too have similar architecture, but, I doubt if it is Pagodas coz Pagodas look different. About the chinese influence, I have no idea. May be. May not be.
ReplyDeletetiled roofs are really great! both me and shankar these days prefer visiting out of the way areas and living at more rural-looking places, so my son has begun to think that it is a resort only if it has a tiled roof!
ReplyDeleteHa Ha! Laughs apart, I think your kind of travels are the right way to appreciate the true local culture. This is the way I prefer too as I have always believed in budget travel. And striking a conversation with the locals is the best way to garner local knowledge, that no website or book can provide. And to top it all, it is these rural places where you see the humility in the people. Their strong belief that 'Guest is God' and the levels they go to help out a tourist is truly admirable.
ReplyDeleteThese tiles are known as Malabar tiles/Mangalore tiles. It is actually from Germany. A German missionary "plebot" set up the first factory "Basel Mission Tile Factory " in Mangalore in 1860. Later the same company started another factory at Kodakkal in Kerala.Several others started after wards. Very few exists now. Your photograph shows the " Moola odu " which means the corner tile in Malayalam.
ReplyDeleteThank you Niranjan for sharing this piece of information.
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