Newār window (Nepali: नेवार झ्याल; newār jhyāl) refers to the elaborately carved wooden window which is the distinguishing feature of traditional Nepalese architecture.[1] The ornate windows have been described as a symbol of Newar culture and artistry.[2] The level of design and carving of the Newar window reached its peak in the mid-18th century. They are found on palaces, private residences and sacred houses across Nepal Mandala.[3]
The lintel, sill and jamb are ornamented with figures of deities, mythical beings, dragons, peacocks, auspicious jars and other elements. The window is surmounted by ritual parasols. Traditional Newar houses are usually of four stories and built of brick. Different types of windows are used on each floor according to their function.[4]
Newar windows and bare-brick facade in the traditional style are making a comeback as an architectural trend due to the tourism industry and growing heritage awareness.[5]
Among the many window designs, the following are the most common:
Sanjhyā (Devanagari: सँझ्या:) is a projecting bay window and the classic Newar window. A typical Sanjhyā consists of three units and is located in the center of a facade. The shutter consists of a lattice and opens upwards. It is usually located on the third floor.[6][7]
Tikijhya(तिकिझ्या:) is a lattice window and the most common window in traditional architecture. It is located on the second floor. The window allows light and air to enter the room but does not permit a passerby to see inside.[citation needed]
Gājhyā (गा:झ्या:) is a projecting window located under a roof.[citation needed]
Pāsukhā Jhyā (पासुखा झ्या:) is a small window with five units symbolizing the Pancha Buddha (Five Buddhas). It is mostly found on the shrine house of monasteries.[8]
Sanjhyā, Kindo Baha, Kathmandu
Tikijhyā, Patan Durbar
Gājhyā, Dhalasikwa Baha, Kathmandu
Pāsukhā Jhyā, Yatkha Baha, Kathmandu
Famous windowsedit
A number of traditional carved windows in the Kathmandu Valley are celebrated for their uniqueness.
Desay Madu Jhya (देसय मदु झ्या:), set in a house in Kathmandu, means "the only window of its kind in the country".[9]
Lunjhyā (लुँझ्याः) at Patan Durbar, Patan is a gilded window. The name means "golden window".[citation needed]
Mhaykhā Jhyā (म्हयखाझ्याः) at Bhaktapur means "peacock window" and depicts a fan tailed peacock.[10]
^Lieberman, Marcia R. (9 April 1995). "The Artistry of the Newars". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
^Lehrman, Jonas (July–August 1984). "The Newar Window". Arts of Asia. Page 86.
^Lehrman, Jonas (July–August 1984). "The Newar Window". Arts of Asia. Page 82.
^Macdonald, A.W. and Stahl, Anne Vergati (1979) Newar Art: Nepalese Art during the Malla Period. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House. Page 114.
^. Nepal Traveller. 2007. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
^Lehrman, Jonas (July–August 1984). "The Newar Window". Arts of Asia. Page 86.
^Hutt, Michael et al. (1994) Nepal: A Guide to the Art and Architecture of the Kathmandu Valley. Kiscadale Publications. ISBN1-870838-76-9. Page 50.
^Joshi, Chandra Bahadur (1990) Kathmandu Upatyakaka Kalatmak Jhyalharu (Artistic Windows of the Kathmandu Valley). Kathmandu: Royal Nepal Academy. Page 9.
^Poudyal, Anubhuti (October 2011). "Around the corner heritage". ECS Nepal. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
^Rastriya Samachar Samiti (19 June 2012). "Peacock window in peril". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
January 01, 1970
newar, window, newār, window, nepali, newār, jhyāl, refers, elaborately, carved, wooden, window, which, distinguishing, feature, traditional, nepalese, architecture, ornate, windows, have, been, described, symbol, newar, culture, artistry, level, design, carvi. Newar window Nepali न व र झ य ल newar jhyal refers to the elaborately carved wooden window which is the distinguishing feature of traditional Nepalese architecture 1 The ornate windows have been described as a symbol of Newar culture and artistry 2 The level of design and carving of the Newar window reached its peak in the mid 18th century They are found on palaces private residences and sacred houses across Nepal Mandala 3 A Newar window panel at Hanuman Dhoka Kathmandu The lintel sill and jamb are ornamented with figures of deities mythical beings dragons peacocks auspicious jars and other elements The window is surmounted by ritual parasols Traditional Newar houses are usually of four stories and built of brick Different types of windows are used on each floor according to their function 4 Newar windows and bare brick facade in the traditional style are making a comeback as an architectural trend due to the tourism industry and growing heritage awareness 5 Contents 1 Types of windows 2 Famous windows 3 Gallery 4 See also 5 ReferencesTypes of windows editAmong the many window designs the following are the most common Sanjhya Devanagari स झ य is a projecting bay window and the classic Newar window A typical Sanjhya consists of three units and is located in the center of a facade The shutter consists of a lattice and opens upwards It is usually located on the third floor 6 7 Tikijhya त क झ य is a lattice window and the most common window in traditional architecture It is located on the second floor The window allows light and air to enter the room but does not permit a passerby to see inside citation needed Gajhya ग झ य is a projecting window located under a roof citation needed Pasukha Jhya प स ख झ य is a small window with five units symbolizing the Pancha Buddha Five Buddhas It is mostly found on the shrine house of monasteries 8 nbsp Sanjhya Kindo Baha Kathmandu nbsp Tikijhya Patan Durbar nbsp Gajhya Dhalasikwa Baha Kathmandu nbsp Pasukha Jhya Yatkha Baha KathmanduFamous windows editA number of traditional carved windows in the Kathmandu Valley are celebrated for their uniqueness Desay Madu Jhya द सय मद झ य set in a house in Kathmandu means the only window of its kind in the country 9 Lunjhya ल झ य at Patan Durbar Patan is a gilded window The name means golden window citation needed Mhaykha Jhya म हयख झ य at Bhaktapur means peacock window and depicts a fan tailed peacock 10 Gallery edit nbsp Courtyard of Kumari House Kathmandu nbsp Desay Maru Jhya Kathmandu nbsp Golden Window Patan Durbar Square nbsp Peacock Window Bhaktapur nbsp Another Peacock Window on the same building nbsp Sacred house Kathmandu nbsp Kathmandu Durbar Square nbsp Temple square Dhulikhel nbsp Ancient palace DolakhaSee also editNewa architectureReferences edit Lieberman Marcia R 9 April 1995 The Artistry of the Newars The New York Times Retrieved 12 June 2013 Lehrman Jonas July August 1984 The Newar Window Arts of Asia Page 86 Lehrman Jonas July August 1984 The Newar Window Arts of Asia Page 82 Macdonald A W and Stahl Anne Vergati 1979 Newar Art Nepalese Art during the Malla Period New Delhi Vikas Publishing House Page 114 Wood Carvings of the Valley A cut above the others Nepal Traveller 2007 Archived from the original on 5 March 2016 Retrieved 7 August 2012 Lehrman Jonas July August 1984 The Newar Window Arts of Asia Page 86 Hutt Michael et al 1994 Nepal A Guide to the Art and Architecture of the Kathmandu Valley Kiscadale Publications ISBN 1 870838 76 9 Page 50 Joshi Chandra Bahadur 1990 Kathmandu Upatyakaka Kalatmak Jhyalharu Artistic Windows of the Kathmandu Valley Kathmandu Royal Nepal Academy Page 9 Poudyal Anubhuti October 2011 Around the corner heritage ECS Nepal Retrieved 8 July 2012 Rastriya Samachar Samiti 19 June 2012 Peacock window in peril The Himalayan Times Retrieved 8 August 2012 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Newar window amp oldid 1190247836, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
