Tatler Homes Philippines

PROUDLY FILIPINO

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Though the heritage mansions have been reflection­s of Western architectu­ral styles, they have been proudly made by Filipino hands and artistry. Some design details and furniture are still being produced today, like the kapiya

which is a tall and long wooden bench, the sliding windows made with capiz shells for its screen, the intricatel­y adorned baul or wooden chest, the butaca or a chair with long arm rest, the kolumpyo

or rocking chair, and our very own latticewor­k called solihiya

used on various furniture pieces. Up to now, modern houses carry some elements inspired by the traditiona­l bahay na bato such as the usage of pasamano (windowsill) or barandilla (handrail) by the balconies and stairwells.

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