Modern Traditional Use
The Romani travellers in the (1920s) proudly clung to their decorative vardos, although the economics of their way of life was in upheaval due to the contraction in the horse-trading industry and the changes from their traditional crafts. In the present day, Romanichals are more likely to live in caravans. However the tradition does survive and it is estimated that 1% of Romani travellers still live in the traditional horse drawn vardo.
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