Poetry in Stone

This is an image of the exterior of the Patwaon ki Haveli in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This haveli (meaning mansion) is an interesting piece of architecture and is the most

important among the havelis in Jaisalmer due to 2 features: one, that it was the first

haveli erected in Jaisalmer, and two, that it is not a single haveli but a cluster of 5

small havelis. The first among these havelis was commissioned and constructed in

the year 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa and is the biggest and the most ostentatious.

It is believed that Patwa was a rich man and was a renowned trader of his time. He

could afford and thus ordered the construction of separate stories for each of his 5

sons. These were completed in the span of 50 years. The havelis are also known as

the 'mansion of brocade merchants'. This name has been given probably because

the family dealt in threads of gold and silver used in embroidering dresses.

Within the haveli itself are paintings, mirror-work on the walls, gateways and arches.

Although the whole building is constructed and handcarved from yellow sandstone,

the main gateway of the Patwon Ji ki Haveli is in brown color.

 

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Great historical picture , you r doing a excellent job. Well done . .................... Best regards.

Really interesting capture with lovely light! Best regards, Linh Dinh

Love the way you have composed this shot..tones are also gorgeous....Bravo!

This is a great document very well captured!....Amazing place!...Regards.

Perfect title for this amazing image, R Sekhar. Lovely architectonic piece of art with beautiful forms, details and colors. Quite interesting history. Thanks for sharing. Kind regards

The details are amazing. I love the title. Wonderful capture. Regards, Patsy