Kumari Window
Kumari JhyalHand-carved wooden window famous for being the ornate balcony opening at the Kumari Ghar where Nepal's Living Goddess Kumari makes brief public appearances.
Size — 18x19 inch
- Wood
- Yellow Teak
About this piece
The design features an incredibly intricate, geometric mesh pattern on the central shutters, flanked by heavily carved pillars and stylized floral borders with a multi-layered cornice top.
Historically, this architecture served a brilliant dual purpose in medieval Malla-era residential buildings and palaces: the dense lattice grid allowed fresh air and filtered sunlight to enter the home while completely shielding the inhabitants from the eyes of strangers on the street below.