Very Interesting. Do you know that Romanis (Gypsies) are descendants of Indian Jats?. The left India 1400 years back for reasons unknown.
But they unfortunately went from frying pan to Fire, as they have been persecuted where ever they went. For details read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Romani_people MGK On 10 February 2014 20:49, S Chander <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > [image: Romani Symbols] > Source: Gypsy Caravans Wales > In the mid-19th century, nomadic groups like the gypsies, now called Roma, > used wagons as housing since it allowed them to easily move from location > to location. While many contemporary Roma individuals have permanent homes, > Romani wagons are making a comeback among individuals who hope to reconnect > with their rich, wandering heritage and enjoy the great outdoors. > [image: Gypsy Caravans Blue] > Source: Blogspot > [image: Interior Caravan View] > Source: Philip Paradon Design > After facing centuries of persecution, contemporary Roma rarely invite > outsiders into their way of life. Instead, many carry out secretive, > removed lives in communities where people share their Romani customs, > beliefs and traditions. Recently, some reality television shows have > allowed the general population to catch a glimpse of the Romani lifestyle. > Of course, these shows slice and dice truth in editing labs, and therefore > only touch on the tip of the Romani culture iceberg. > [image: Gypsy Caravans Bowtop] > Source: It’s A Small World > [image: Contemporary Caravan] > Source: The Daily Mail > [image: Caravan Flowers] > Source: Tiny House News > Roma caravans, also known as vardos, were traditionally horse-drawn wagons > used first by the British Romani. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes > and colors, many of them a visual representation of the ornate, colorful > aesthetic often associated with Romani culture. > [image: History Of Caravan] > Source: Wikipedia > [image: Gypsy Caravans Display] > Source: Flickr > [image: Gypsy Caravans Wishingwood] > Source: Pitch Up > Over time, a variety of caravan constructions have come in and out of > fashion, including the Burton, brush, reading, ledge, bow top and open lot > caravan styles. Though these caravans may look small, many contain all the > living essentials: everything from beds, bookshelves, kitchens, cupboards, > and even fireplaces may be found in these caravans. > [image: Bowtop Interior] > Source: Festival Brides > [image: Gypsy Caravans Interior] > Source: Wikipedia > Resembling more of a gem on wheels than your average mobile home, Roma > caravans often feature brighter, more intricately designed works of art > than a home. Contemporary caravan designers include Yorkie Greenwood and > Lol Thompson, who use bright colors to decorate the vardos with traditional > Romani cultural symbols. > [image: Caravan Trailer] > Source: Flickr > [image: Gypsy Caravans Modern] > Source: Arb Worx > [image: Colorful Caravan] > Source: Cool Camping > > -- > With best wishes > > S Chander > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Thatha_Patty" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
