Roots of the Karoo house
The Karoo house endures because it belongs so completely to its environment.
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The strange mixture of conservatism and creativity in the Karoo
The Karoo is still one of South Africa’s most fascinating contradictions. Deeply conservative in many ways, it has also become a powerful centre for creativity, attracting artists, writers and dreamers drawn to its isolation and immense landscapes.
The mountain that watches over Ladismith
Possibly the most interesting aspect of Towerkop is its ability to capture multiple truths at once.
Before borders, the Karoo was a network of meaning
There is growing recognition today of the importance of revisiting these earlier perspectives as a way to deepen our understanding of the Karoo itself.