Handcrafted Iron Lattice Work Pendant Light in Gold

This attractive metallic hanging lamp features the splendid Jali cut design. It is the art of carving ornamental patterns using calligraphy and geometry on materials like metal and marble. A Jali, meaning net, is a perforated stone or latticed screen used as an architectural decoration usually found in Indo-Islamic architecture. Jalis were built as decor but they served the purpose of increasing airflow within the house and maintaining a cool temperature. The patterns are drawn on the metal and then carved by hand using handheld carving tools but advancements in techniques have allowed carving pattern a tad easier with the use of laser cutting. Regardless of this, Jali cutting by hand remains a form of artistic expression, even today.