Jaisalmer India´Golden City

Gady Sagar Tank

Fort Somar Quila

JainTemple

The Havelis The Havelis of Jaisalmer are an amalgam of both Rajput architecture, as well as Islamic art that was imported via trader´s caravans througt the desert. They are mansions of wealthy merchands. The opulence of the carvings on the stone facades is a testimony of the immense wealth of the family who owns them. Every inch is carved in fine detail ans was executed by the best “gazdars” ( artisans who specialized in fitting together carved stones ) and “shilpines” ( master stone carvers ) of the time.

Salim-Ji-Javeli Salim Ji: Built by the Mehta family with the remains of an older haveli from the 17century, was finished in 1815.

Nathmal-Ji-Ki-Haveli Nathmal Ji Ki: It´s said that 2 brothers started building differents parts of the haveli simultaneously without looking at the other work, so , when finished, it was quite irregular.

Jorokkha

Patwon-Ki-Haveli Patwon Ki : The most important haveli in Jaisamer because it was the first erected and it´s not a single house but a cluster of 5 small havelis. Built by a rich merchant that wonted separated stories for each of his sons. Its construction took 50 years and was ended at the beginning of the XlX century.

Traditional handicraft Rajastani

Camel´s Leather

Hand made wooden box

People, houses,caws

Founded by Rawal Jaisal from who his name cames Lying in the heart of the Thar Desert, near the present border of India & Pakistan. Music: Angellique Fidjo Song: Iemanja Photos: March 2007 By Maria [email_address]