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March 31, 2009

Traditional Door

There are a number of temples and buildings that has beautiful traditional door. Some of them have bright and warm colors while others are decorated with door knockers in the shape of the lion head.

 

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This original antique door with cravings has a solid iron bolt attached, which is rarely seen nowadays.

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What a sight to behold. Looks like a jigsaw puzzle to me! This door is made up of many vertical wooden planks slotted in side by side. Numbering is done so as it fits correctly.

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