Tana Collection (page 2)

Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar and home to about 3 million people. The sprawling city is built on two ridges with the ruins of the Queens Palace dominating the largest hill

Tatler front cover, Secret Gardens 1964
Front cover of The Tatler showing a little girl, Victoria Scott-Brown, sitting quietly in one of the gardens in Cadogan Street, London, wearing a Tana Lawn dress by Liberty. Date: 1964

Madagascar, Central Madagascar. A suburb of Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar and home to about 3 million people

Barracks in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Barracks in Antananarivo (Tananarive), Madagascar. Date: circa 1908

Common mole, Talpa europaea, and large treeshrew, Tupaia tana.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816

Tis Isat, the waterfall of the Blue Nile in Ethiopia

The protestant temple, queens palace Rova, uppertown, Antananarivo, Madagascar

The main gate of the queens palace Rova, upper town, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Africa. Kenya. Tana delta Lodge. Tana River. delta. Hippopotamus

ETHIOPIA. Lake Tana. Church. African art. Miniature Painting

Madagascar, Zinnia
Zinnia photographed at the old kings palace garden, in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Madagascars Old Kings Palace, balcony and view

Ethiopia / Gonder
Gonder (formerly Gondar) was at one time the capital of Abyssinia : it is noted for its ruins. Lake Tana can be glimpsed in the distance

Brick production in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Africa

Papyrus boats propped up beside Lake Tana, Gondar Ethiopia, Africa

The famous outlet of the Blue Nile into Lake Tana, local man carrying a tankwa (open-ended papyrus canoe), Lake Tana, Bahir Dar, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

The Blue Nile coming out of Lake Tana, Bahardar, Ethiopia, Africa

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"Tana: A Tapestry of Cultures and Landscapes" From the vibrant shores Lake in Ethiopia to the serene Tanafjordveien road in Norway, this captivating name carries a multitude of meanings. In Africa, specifically Ethiopia, Tana is synonymous with rich traditions and breathtaking landscapes. One cannot help but be enchanted by the mesmerizing Timkat holiday celebrated on the banks Lake. As locals gather to commemorate their faith, colorful murals adorn the Inner Sanctuary of Ura Kedane Meheriet Christian Church, telling stories that have stood the test of time. But Tana's influence extends far beyond religious festivities. It also finds its place in aviation history with Douglas C-47A HK-1512, an aircraft that once soared through African skies. Its legacy serves as a reminder of how transportation has connected communities across vast distances. In New Zealand, another facet emerges as we delve into sportsmanship and athleticism embodied by rugby player Tana Umaga. His name echoes triumphs on the field and inspires future generations to strive for greatness. Yet even further back in time lies Tatler's iconic front cover from 1964 titled "Secret Gardens. " The allure captured within those pages transports us to hidden paradises where nature flourishes under careful cultivation – a testament to human creativity harmonizing with Mother Earth. Returning northward towards Norway's Troms og Finnmark region, we witness Tanafjordveien road bathed in winter sunset hues. This picturesque scene encapsulates both tranquility and adventure simultaneously – an invitation for wanderers seeking solace amidst nature's wonders. And finally, our journey concludes back where it began - Africa's Ethiopia - at Bahir Dar on Tana Lake. Here we witness men skillfully maneuvering canoes made from papyrus reeds across shimmering waters; their timeless method symbolizes resilience and resourcefulness ingrained within local cultures.