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  2. Jharokha - Wikipedia

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    Jharokha balcony in Jodhpur (Mehrangarh) Jharokha A jharokha in Maheshwar Fort, Madhya Pradesh Jharoka written in Samrup Rachna Calligraphy Several jharokha can be seen jutting out from the facade of this typical haveli at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

  3. Mashrabiya - Wikipedia

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    Mashrabiya are vernacular architectural elements; a type of balcony or oriel window in the form of a small latticed opening encasing the second or higher floors of a building and typically overlooking an internal courtyard. They are usually cantilevered to add more square footage to the upper floors, as well as providing shade to the first ...

  4. Jali - Wikipedia

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    Jali panels in Rajput style, Hawa Mahal, Jaipur Jali screens in the tomb of Akbar the Great near Agra, India. A jali or jaali (jālī, meaning "net") is the term for a perforated stone or latticed screen, usually with an ornamental pattern constructed through the use of calligraphy, geometry or natural patterns.

  5. These 20 Apartment Balcony Ideas Are the Prettiest Perches - AOL

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    On the balcony of this Miami beach penthouse, Jean Louis Deniot, whose projects elsewhere also boast spectacular outdoor spaces, married heightened relaxation with collectibe antiques, making the ...

  6. Islamic architecture - Wikipedia

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    [117] [118] Another type of lattice screen, not restricted to balconies, is the jali, which is common to Indo-Islamic architecture and is made of perforated stone. [119] Other examples of balconies and related structures include the jharokha in Rajasthani and Indo-Islamic architecture and the mirador , a Spanish term applied to a balcony or ...

  7. Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

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    The four central upper arches form balconies or viewing areas; each balcony's exterior window has an intricate screen or jali cut from marble. In addition to the light from the balcony screens, light enters through roof openings covered by the chhatris at the corners of the exterior dome.

  8. Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

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    The four central upper arches form balconies or viewing areas, and each balcony's exterior window has an intricate jali. The inner wall is open along the axes where jali screens are fitted which transmit light from the exterior to the interior of the main chamber. [34]

  9. Wedding rings for every style: A guide to finding your ... - AOL

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    For trendsetters and those who appreciate contemporary style, a fashion-forward wedding ring embraces innovative design. Modern silhouettes, asymmetric styles, and unexpected diamond shapes bring ...