Upepo "Wind" in Swahili
Louisa captures the romantic charm of Lamu elegantly in her Swahili Dhow images taken off the Kenyan coast.
The Swahili Dhows of Lamu, Kenya, hold a timeless charm. Dhow names often carry deep, poetic meanings, reflecting the Dhow’s connection to the sea, nature, and the spiritual or emotional journeys they represent. These names are chosen carefully, as they embody the boat’s identity, personality, and the hopes or values of its owner or captain. Often one-word Swahili names reference the elements of the natural world reflecting the Dhow’s reliance on and in harmony with the natural forces.
All photos are signed limited edition prints: M 50 : L 25 : XL 15
Print sizes in the drop-down menu refer to the image size only
Each photograph has a 2-inch (5cm) white border surrounding the image
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Louisa captures the romantic charm of Lamu elegantly in her Swahili Dhow images taken off the Kenyan coast.
The Swahili Dhows of Lamu, Kenya, hold a timeless charm. Dhow names often carry deep, poetic meanings, reflecting the Dhow’s connection to the sea, nature, and the spiritual or emotional journeys they represent. These names are chosen carefully, as they embody the boat’s identity, personality, and the hopes or values of its owner or captain. Often one-word Swahili names reference the elements of the natural world reflecting the Dhow’s reliance on and in harmony with the natural forces.
All photos are signed limited edition prints: M 50 : L 25 : XL 15
Print sizes in the drop-down menu refer to the image size only
Each photograph has a 2-inch (5cm) white border surrounding the image
Need more info, head to Details & Frequently Asked Questions on the menu bar in INFO
Louisa captures the romantic charm of Lamu elegantly in her Swahili Dhow images taken off the Kenyan coast.
The Swahili Dhows of Lamu, Kenya, hold a timeless charm. Dhow names often carry deep, poetic meanings, reflecting the Dhow’s connection to the sea, nature, and the spiritual or emotional journeys they represent. These names are chosen carefully, as they embody the boat’s identity, personality, and the hopes or values of its owner or captain. Often one-word Swahili names reference the elements of the natural world reflecting the Dhow’s reliance on and in harmony with the natural forces.
All photos are signed limited edition prints: M 50 : L 25 : XL 15
Print sizes in the drop-down menu refer to the image size only
Each photograph has a 2-inch (5cm) white border surrounding the image
Need more info, head to Details & Frequently Asked Questions on the menu bar in INFO