Jali work refers to perforated stone screens or latticework used as architectural decoration in Hindu temples. Early jali was carved into stone geometrically, while later Mughal jali featured finely carved plant motifs. Jali allowed light and air to pass through temple walls and ceilings while maintaining privacy. The prints take inspiration from the intricate latticework patterns and designs found in Indian architectural elements like jali screens.
Jali work refers to perforated stone screens or latticework used as architectural decoration in Hindu temples. Early jali was carved into stone geometrically, while later Mughal jali featured finely carved plant motifs. Jali allowed light and air to pass through temple walls and ceilings while maintaining privacy. The prints take inspiration from the intricate latticework patterns and designs found in Indian architectural elements like jali screens.
Jali work refers to perforated stone screens or latticework used as architectural decoration in Hindu temples. Early jali was carved into stone geometrically, while later Mughal jali featured finely carved plant motifs. Jali allowed light and air to pass through temple walls and ceilings while maintaining privacy. The prints take inspiration from the intricate latticework patterns and designs found in Indian architectural elements like jali screens.
A jali or jaali, is the term for a perforated stone or latticed
screen, usually with an ornamental pattern constructed through the use of calligraphy and geometry. This form of architectural decoration is common in Hindu temple architecture
Early jali work was built by carving into stone, generally in
geometric patterns, while later the Mughals used very finely carved plant-based designs. JALI WITH GEOMETRIC DESIGNS IN MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE
THE SKY AS SEEN THROUGH A JALI
INSPIRATION - JALI WORK motifs derived prints developed prints developed prints developed peacock in indian architechture
Peacock got the status of national bird of India in 1963. Since
time immemorial peacocks are involved in Hindu mythologies, religious traditions and legends. Peacocks symbolize several good human attributes like: vision, grace, royalty, pride, spirituality, awakening, beauty, protection, and watchfulness. They breed and flourish well in different parts of India and is easily identifiable by common man. PEACOCK DOOR FRAME IN JAIPUR PALACE
Peacock as Art Theme
Peacocks for its majestic and graceful looks have always been object of fancy. Artists and sculptors have always depicted them in their works and various trades. Our own peacock throne is the biggest and costliest example of Indian artists’ love for peacocks as art theme. It is counted as the costliest single treasure crafted in the last thousand years! INSPIRATION - PEACOCK IN INDIAN ARCHITECTURE prints developed prints developed