Poona’s summer-houses: Hub for tea parties, status, and affluence
In India, a garden and its components, like the summer-house, were symbols of dominance and control, which were used to gain reverence and respect from the natives. The summer-houses were usually b...
Source: Hindustan Times
In India, a garden and its components, like the summer-house, were symbols of dominance and control, which were used to gain reverence and respect from the natives. The summer-houses were usually built within the gardens of large villas, which meant that only the well-to-do could afford them.
