Learn about the history, cultural significance, design and craftsmanship of the iconic chattel houses of the Caribbean.
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Have you every wondered about the origins of chattel house fretwork? What was the purpose of adding this decorative wooden trim to houses? In modern architectural designs that use elements of historic Caribbean architecture, fretwork is a charming decorative feature. However, in the days when chattel houses were the main …
When I think back to my childhood in the eighties, the Barbadian chattel house is one of my brightest memories. These tiny, wooden structures were distinctive landmarks dotted around a country that had left most of its slavery past behind. If I had known then that the chattel house was …
trip to Barbados, Grenada, Carriacou and a few other Caribbean islands will reveal a small wooden house sitting on a rocky foundation. This type of house is called a chattel house. In the Caribbean, the chattel house is a symbol of freedom, innovation and home ownership. Central to the theme of …
The Chattel House Gallery is a wonderful collection of photos of chattel houses and other unique Caribbean architectural structures. As you view these photos, please pay close attention to the unique features of each home. The vibrant colours, wooden window hoods and windows, jalousies and fretwork are some of the …
The chattel house movement is a movement that celebrates the traditional chattel house in all of its forms, both old and new. This movement is a sub-category of the tiny house and small house movements, but it advocates living in chattel house inspired homes or modern chattel houses. Chattel houses …