Jali
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A jali (or jaali, Gujarati જાળી) is the term for a perforated stone or latticed screen, usually with an ornamental pattern constructed through the use of calligraphy and geometry. Early work was performed by carving into stone, while the later used by the Mughals employed the technique of inlay, using marble and semi-precious stones. Jali typically use Floral geometric patterns.
This architectural decoration was used in Indian architecture.
Art and design Latticework an ornamental and/or structural criss-crossed framework, an arrangement of crossing laths or other thin strips of material
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