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MY GOAN HOMES - AN INSPIRATION

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Goa Decor: Rooted in Goan Heritage, Inspired by Artistry INSPIRATION: My 4 ancestral Goan homes Embarking on a nostalgic and passionate journey, Goa Decor is an artisanal boutique store that seeks to revive, preserve, value and celebrate the rich heritage of Goa through artistry. Presenting a glimpse of my four Goan homes  which are over a century old and embody the region's rich cultural heritage.  The nostalgic memories associated with these besides my love for art, culture and tradition fuelled my journey to design and create artisanal heritage decor which culminated in launch the boutique store in 2020.  Let's explore each of these ancestral homes:     FARM HOUSE - RAMMED EARTH CONSTRUCTION METHOD ( BOGMALO, GOA ) Over 150 years ago, this farm house was constructed using the "rammed earth" method. It transports me back to my childhood memories in Goa, where toddy tapers (Renders) and coconut pluckers (Padekars), dressed in their handwoven loin cloth (kashti), woul