The unseen Beauty

"Jalis" function as windows, shutters, balcony parapets or room dividers and often consist of finely worked geometric ornaments or floral motifs showing trees or flowers in moving, rounded shapes. They can be made of stones such as marble and sandstone, wood and - less frequently - of bricks or cement.

The Jali allows light and air while minimizing the sun and the rain. Also when the air passes through these openings, its velocity increases giving profound diffusion

With the widespread use of glass in the late 19th century, and compactness of the residential areas in the modern India, jalis became less frequent for privacy and security matters.