{"product_id":"indian-jharokha-panel-jaisalmer","title":"Carved Stone Jharokha Panel From Jaisalmer - 18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 18\u003csup\u003eth \u003c\/sup\u003ecentury Indian carved stone window from the Jaisalmer area, Rajasthan is known locally as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ejharokha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ejharoka\u003c\/em\u003e. This window is carved from a single piece of limestone by master artisans. Jaisalmer stone is considered the very pinnacle of secular architectural carving. The old city of Jaisalmer is so beautiful it has achieved UNESCO World Heritage Status. This stone has a striking pink line running through it created by natural water flow through the stone before it was mined. The carving depicts a traditional mughal mihrab with peacocks flanking the small window. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJharokha were built into the fabric of buildings and gave privacy while allowing a cooling breeze to enter the building. They were used in stone havelis - the stylish homes of the more wealthy. It takes a week to mark out and carve out the rough shape of the stone. Details are marked out with a red paste and multiple stonemasons would work on a single piece. If an unfinished work breaks during carving, it will be discarded as repairs were not permitted according to the ancient traditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRajasthani stone masons usually trained as unpaid apprentices from the age of 10. Until the age of 15, the disciples will work on paper or slate and then carve soft soapstone. Their first carving is always of Ganesh, the God of Auspicious Beginnings. Only after this will they be allowed to carry out paid work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe below photograph shows a similar jharokha in Kuldhara Village near Jaisalmer to demonstrate how these pieces of art were used. The second photograph was taken in Jaisalmer old town of an old haveli. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSuitable for indoor \u0026amp; outdoor use.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that it is a heavy item that must be fixed securely to a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied with strong wall brackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550891532597,"sku":"A01174","price":2042.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/Antique_Carved_Stone_Window_Jharokha_Panel_From_Jaisalmer.jpg?v=1789232369","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/indian-jharokha-panel-jaisalmer","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}