I was browsing the web today and came across Satyagraha House. Mahatma Gandhi's home in the midst of present day suburban Johannesburg. Gandhiji or Bapu (as we Indians refer to him ) lived in this house from from 1908 to 1909.
When this property came on to the market, French company Voyageurs du Monde, which specialises in exotic travel destinations all over the world, added this location to their portfolio. After extensive restoration, the original bungalow has been turned into a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and his philosophy. The heritage-listed site has been converted into a guesthouse. Guest rooms have been added with a strict adherence to Gandhi's principles of austerity and restraint, resulting in a meditative space.
The interiors of this home has been created by Former Marie Claire Maison stylist Christine Puech and her colleague at Voyageurs du Monde, Amit Zadok. The white cottons used through out the home, complements the furniture that was made locally and sourced from India. Charpoys, or Indian beds, are used as additional seating and day beds, and curtains are made out of cotton dhotis which Gandhiji adopted as his dress on his return to India.
Gandhiji's memorabilia is found throughout the guesthouse. Click here to read more about this fascinating restoration and to view more pictures of this home.
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