Ms McArdle said the benefits of a thatched roof far outweigh the potential drawbacks, especially at a time when there is an emphasis on the environment. "As we see climate chaos and crisis ...

Please enable JavaScript to read this content. The ‘makuti’ thatch continues to be a symbol of prestige and cultural attraction in most Coastal beach hotels ...

SHIRAKAWA, Gifu Prefecture--Villagers in this renowned UNESCO World Heritage site came together to re-thatch the roof of a multitiered house here for the first time in five years on May 13.