Description
Before glass windows and steel frames, there were Jharokhas â those ornate overhanging balconies that let the women of Rajasthan watch the city below while remaining unseen. Every haveli had one. Every Jharokha told a story about who lived inside. This one tells yours.
About the Craft
The Jharokha wall piece is hand-carved by artisans in Rajasthan â the city where this architectural form is most alive. The intricate lattice work, layered arches, and geometric jali detailing follow the visual grammar of Rajput haveli architecture. Made from seasoned Kadamb wood, the piece is substantial and richly finished. This is not a print of a Jharokha. It is the craft of one, scaled for your wall.
Vastu Tip
Hang the Jharokha on the east wall or The main feature wall of your living room â east is associated with new energy, sunlight, and openings in Vastu Shastra, a natural alignment for an architectural window piece. The north wall is also excellent â the direction of Kuber and abundance. This piece works especially well as a centrepiece above a console table.
Perfect For
- Living rooms seeking a bold, cultural centrepiece that anchors the space
- Home interiors with a Rajasthani, Indo-colonial, or eclectic aesthetic
- Boutique hotels, restaurants, and heritage properties celebrating Rajasthan’s identity
- Housewarming gifts â a statement piece admired for years
- Anyone who wants authentic Rajasthani architecture to live on their wall
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Jharokha?
An overhanging enclosed balcony in traditional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture â a defining feature of havelis and palaces in Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur. As a wall piece, it brings that architectural heritage indoors.
What material is used?
Hand-carved Kadamb wood with detailed lattice and arch work, made by artisans in Rajasthan.
How large is this piece?
Please refer to product images for exact dimensions. It is designed as a substantial wall statement, not a small accent.
How is it mounted?
A hook or wall-mounting provision is included. We recommend a wall anchor for security given its weight.
Is this available in different sizes?
Contact us for custom sizing and finish options for bulk or interior design orders.
Why Premloom Envision?
You will find similar-looking decor in many online stores. Here is the difference: every Premloom piece is made by a named artisan family in Rajasthan. No factories, no resellers, no mass production. When you order, a real craftsperson goes to work. The slight variation in grain, colour, or finish is not a defect — it is the signature of handmade work. Your piece will never be identical to anyone else’s. That is what you are paying for.
The heritage you are gifting
This piece is handmade and hand-finished by the artisan families we work with. We are a curator of artisan-made décor, not a factory, so each one carries the small variations that come from real craft, made to be displayed and kept rather than mass-produced and forgotten.
The craftsmanship reminds me of the old Udaipur havelis. Genuine artisan work, not factory-produced.
I put a small mirror behind the arch opening. The effect is magical — creates depth and interest.
The scalloped arch design is traditional yet modern. It works with our contemporary interiors perfectly.
Lovely Jharokha. Four stars because the mounting hardware included was basic. I used my own heavy-duty hooks.
Extremely fussy about wall decor. This is the only piece I’ve purchased online that I didn’t regret. Quality matches the photography.
Ordered for our new apartment entrance hallway. It defines the entire space. Visitors pause and look before walking further in.
As an NRI in the US, this brings Rajasthan into my living room. Worth every rupee including the shipping.
My husband mounted it himself and has been showing it to guests ever since. That’s a 5-star review.
Placed it on the east wall as my Vastu consultant suggested. The room feels more grounded. Museum-quality craftsmanship.
Delivery took 16 days and the piece had a visible crack along one edge. Exchange process was slow.