Although often overlooked and unappreciated, human dwellings are an
essential part of daily life, standing at the centre of work, ceremony,
socialization, and human culture. Buildings, much like other artefacts, embody
the values and culture of the people who design, construct and inhabit these
spaces. This Heritage Month we would like to celebrate our shared cultural heritage
through our diverse vernacular architecture and exhibit the creative ingenuity
of our South African ancestors.
The exhibition is comprised of items from the James Walton Collection
and the André Pretorius Collection that are housed at the Special Collections of
Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service, and available on
SUNDigital.
Take a walk through the virtual exhibition and immerse yourself in the daily lives of the South African people,
through the eyes of their homes.