Stone Jharokha Window From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Antique The carving depicts two facing

The carving depicts two facing Qilin

Decorated with expressive floral-inspired motifs in layered shades of indigo blue

they were usually made from elm

Such a beautiful piece of furniture that would look fabulous in a bedroom or sitting room

This piece is around 150 years old and would look fantastic in a contemporary home with dried flowers or planted with tall houseplants

Stone Jharokha Window From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Antique The carving depicts two facingThis 19th century Indian carved stone window from Jaisalmer area, Rajasthan is known locally as a jharokha or jharoka. 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. Jharokha were built into the fabric of buildings and gave privacy while allowing a cooling