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| A pretty standard persiana |
You may think the title of this post is incredibly boring but I can assure you that window shutters (persianas) are a very cultural relevant item in Spain. It is a unique feature to Spanish home decor that is standard for all homes yet I have never seen them outside of Spain. Sure there are homes that have curtains and even shutters but the standardization and permanence of the parsianas in Spain are something to behold.
While some have speculated this comes from traditional religious beliefs and lifestyle norms, I think it has endured due to the schedule of Spainards. How do you sleep in until 9am if you are bombarded by daylight? It certainly helps the, "stay up late and sleep late" lifestyle that so many people here embrace.
They have grown on me for their ease of use, reliability and practicality. The way they are embedded in the house make them much less fussy than curtains.
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| The method of opening and closing is pulling this strap like cord |
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