Holiday Afterthought II: Swahili Beds

Swahili beds sit fairly high off the floor and sport a wooden overhead frame, perfect for holding a mosquito net in place. The bed in the photo above is typical of the Swahili style. The glass insets, painted with flowers, sports the usual artwork design found on Swahili furniture. All museums have Swahili beds on display and many hotels in Lamu use the beds in their rooms. This bed was in my hotel room at Yumbe House in Lamu.