Picture a royal woman in Rajasthan staring down through the jharokhas of Hawa Mahal at the festivities and processions. She complies with the social order of purdah, where a woman…
The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl’s School is an architectural wonder created by Diana Kellogg of Diana Kellogg Architects and commissioned by CITTA, a nonprofit organization aiding development in some of the…
Climate change is one of the most critical challenges the world faces today, bringing sudden and drastic environmental shifts that directly impact ecosystems, cities, and livelihoods. And yet when I…
Jodhpur, a city in Rajasthan, in the northern part of India, has been a vital part of ancient Indian folklore, mythology, art, and architecture. Known for its unique craftsmanship and…
A Jaali is a window or screen mesh carved into wood or stone by craftsmen. Commonly found in Islamic and East Asian architecture, it was initially developed as an architectural…