Monumental Antique Jharokha Wall Panel

Hand-Carved Rajasthani Teakwood Façade | Circa 1750s | Royal Haveli Heritage Feature

✦ A Window into Regal Rajasthan

Transport your space into the heart of 18th-century India with this monumental antique Jharokha panel, a stunning relic of architectural grandeur from a royal Rajasthani haveli. Measuring an impressive 425 cm in width and towering 220 cm high, this rare wall feature was once the balcony façade of a noble residence—designed for both ornamental beauty and discreet observation of public life.

Hand-carved from solid Rajasthani teakwood, the panel showcases Mughal-Rajput artistry, detailed latticework, jharokha-style arched windows, and honeycomb motifs, all finished with a sun-washed antique gold patina that highlights its depth and historic elegance.

✦ Historical & Cultural Significance

In traditional Indian architecture, Jharokhas were not just decorative balconies—they were symbols of social status and sacred seclusion. Built for the women of the royal household, these enclosed projections allowed a veiled view of festivals and ceremonies, in line with purdah customs, while the ornate exteriors announced the family's prestige to the outside world.

This panel likely originated from Shekhawati or Jodhpur, Rajasthan’s regions famed for opulent havelis and finely carved wooden facades.

✦ Architectural Composition

• Materials: Solid old-growth teakwood

• Design Features:

  • Two intricately arched Jharokha-style windows

  • Vertical lattice and floral arabesque carvings

  • Repeating hexagonal jaali (grille) motifs

  • Deep relief carved columns and geometric framing

  • Traditional turned baluster skirting

Each element was painstakingly hand-chiselled using heritage tools—no machine carving, no replicas—just artisanal mastery honed across generations.

✦ Styling Inspiration

Use this panel as a majestic wall-mounted installation, architectural divider, or heritage backdrop in:

• Boutique hotels

• Luxury villas

• Cultural centres

• Contemporary or heritage-blended interiors

Its commanding scale and light-catching gold patina make it ideal for spaces with high ceilings or minimalist settings that benefit from a bold, textural centrepiece.

Pair with uplighting or ambient LEDs to cast dramatic shadows and bring the carvings to life.

✦ Key Features

• Origin: Rajasthan, India

• Period: Mid-18th Century (c. 1750s)

• Material: Hand-carved solid teakwood

• Finish: Natural aged wood with antique gold patina

• Dimensions:

  • Width: 425 cm

  • Height: 220 cm

  • Weight: 337 kg

  • Condition: Excellent antique condition with minor age-related wear; structurally sound

✦ Why This Piece Matters

This is more than an architectural salvage—it is a narrative in wood. A story of royal households, ceremonial architecture, and Rajasthan’s enduring aesthetic language. Such panels are increasingly rare outside museums or protected havelis. It is a one-of-a-kind collector’s treasure, blending historic depth with contemporary adaptability.

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