Mudhif: houses are made from reeds and located in Iraqi Marshes in the south of Iraq. The houses are built in a certain way that uses some reparative patterns to form the walls and the structure. A mudhif is a special type of sarifa; a structure made from reeds that grow naturally in the marshlands and is used by the village sheik as a guest-house. Other types of reed dwelling, such as a raba (with entrances at both ends and used as a family dwelling) or a bayt (strictly a single-room dwelling) are typically smaller than a mudhif and may be used for residential and other purposes.
The patterns are based on lines as seen on the facade, the lines are repeated and angulated to give its distinguished look. The patterns allow for air circulation and allow enough light in.
