The ÔÇÿJharokaÔÇÖ literally means a window. In ancient  Rajasthan architecture, an extended balcony with an enclosure. These were used to either beautify the building or for other purposes like letting the women peek into a busy place like a market or an open place/ courtyard without being seen from outside and for allowing sunlight and wind in. They were also used to camouflage spies and archers in olden days. They were also instrumental in protection from natural elements like winds and rains. Usually they are supported by two or three pillars with intricate, ornate and delicate designs done to accentuate it. In olden days, they used to be seen commonly in palaces, havelis and temples.

The artisan has hand carved the piece. There is a ledge like plate on the top with some diamond shaped etchings and there are some wooden tassels to border the plate at the bottom. A mesh below that has been provided with small holes that are in a pretty criss-cross design. 2 panels of this are just above the 2 main windows. Both the windows have a scalloped with a taper towards the top, which is typically seen in the windows and doorways of the Rajasthani architectures. There are 3 pillars supporting these 2 windows and have striations with tiny floral and geometrics patterns on them. The bottom of the pillars are supported on blocks and long base.

Art Form ÔÇô Rajasthani Architecture

Material: Sal wood

Maintenance:

-      Dust with dry/ damp cloth

-      Will require a wood polish/ varnish in every 5 years