Exterior 1. Elephants are still present in the Havelis of the Dewans to demonstrate their social standing. 2. A sequence of motifs, such as steam engines, cycles, warriors, caparisoned horses, elephants, and birds, are etched into the front face of the wall. 3. While the exterior seems to have a rigid formal balance, closer inspection reveals that the arrangement of the windows and projections on one half differs from the other. 4. Jharokhas have views of the avenues, and decorative lattice work is used to provide Jali all over the haveli for light and ventilation. The jalis are used to allow cold air to percolate through narrow openings, as well as to provide lighting and privacy to the interiors.
Interior Figure 52 Exterior facade
1. Miniature paintings adorn the mansion's interior. 2. The carvings on the walls and pillars are so fine and delicate that people are unable to look away from them in order to reflect their social status. Images of horses, cattle, and other animals are carved into the pillars and walls to depict everyday
B.Arch.
L.J.
School
Technological University
of
Architecture,
Gujarat
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