The term jaali, meaning net, is used in Central and South Asia.Cut from marble or red sandstone in ornamental patterns, jaali was a distinct architectural feature in India between the 16th and ...

His buildings exhibit different jaali patterns evolved for the specific function, thereby creating a new aesthetics in the design of the structure. Inter alia, he proved how jaali walls are ...

Early jaali work involved carving into stone, generally in geometric patterns, while later the Mughals used very finely carved plant-based designs, as seen at the Taj Mahal.