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Friday, September 19, 2014

SkyWatch: Beautiful Rawasheen

One of my favorite architectural features of Jeddah's unique buildings are the carved lattice work window coverings called roshan (single), or rawasheen (plural).  These allow for privacy and conducting air flow throughout the buildings.

 


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  1. William KendallSeptember 19, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    The details in those lattices are really pleasing to the eye.

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    1. Susie of ArabiaSeptember 20, 2014 at 10:28 AM

      Hi William - I have posted many photos of this architectural feature in Jeddah. Some are painted in blues and greens and they look awesome. Thanks for stopping by.

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  2. JudySeptember 19, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    It looks almost like lace!

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    1. Susie of ArabiaSeptember 20, 2014 at 10:30 AM

      Hi Judy - Yes, they do have a lacey effect to them. Great to hear from you.

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  3. Janet ShawSeptember 19, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    Nice photo! Its very nice to look at.

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  4. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 20, 2014 at 12:14 AM

    Wooden lattice is used for the same purpose, even on our deck and our neighbours, although not as beautiful as these!

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    1. Susie of ArabiaSeptember 20, 2014 at 10:40 AM

      Hi Karen - I've always liked lattice work, but hadn't ever seen it used in this way before until I moved to Jeddah.

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪September 20, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    These are really unique. I'm intrigued.

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    1. Susie of ArabiaSeptember 20, 2014 at 12:26 PM

      Hi Yogi - I find them intriguing too. There is an air of mystery about them.

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  6. Susie of ArabiaSeptember 20, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Thanks, Mama Zen. I think so too.

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  7. Powell River BooksSeptember 21, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    Beautiful. - Margy

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  8. sunshineSeptember 21, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    A beautiful architecture.

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