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Nazir’s brass

Aldo — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:11:05 +0000

For the western people, used to choose the desired objects on a brochure, in shops or supermarkets, it seems pretty unusual that to buy a lamp you have to select a pattern in the images of a book, make pencil sketches and then look at the craftsman who will create it.

This was the case for Lonno Lodge’s brass lamps, present in the exteriors and in some rooms, and that was the procedure we followed.

It was not easy to find a craftsman, but it was a pleasure to meet Nazir who from thin sheets of brass, with great care and bending, eventually embossed with a clever job of chasing to create unique objects.

His shop is in the old town of Mombasa. If you go there to meet him, he will welcome you with a smile.

Offroad comparison :-)

Aldo — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:36:47 +0000

Sure, transportation in the foreground are more environmentally friendly, and modular too: you can go from 2×2 to 4×4 as needed by your load, but also beyond, if required. They have multiple refill-stations available, they use bio-fuels and are certainly lighter and more fuel-efficient. They do travel on all terrains and do not need spare wheels, do not pay car tax nor insurance .

A Rainy Day

Bruno — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:16:14 +0000

What a better opportunity to hang around the lodge to discover what’s going on ..