A heritage Site in Peshawar walled City which is conserved by KP government

1. Sethi House

2. Sethi House
 Sethi house is located in sethi mohalla close to the Ghanta Ghar,
Bazaar Kalan and Gor Khuttree in Peshawar's old walled city.
 The houses were completed in the late 19th century.

3.  The Sethis were traders who had
businesses in China, India, Afghanistan,
Iran and Central Asia, with trade centers
at Mazar Sharif, Tashkent, Bukhara,
Samarqand and other cities in the Asian
region
 The Sethi family was involved in
considerable welfare work in Peshawar
and had contributed to the construction
of wells for the poor, along with the Lady
Reading Hospital and the Islamia
College Mosque.
 The downfall of the Sethis began during
the Russian Revolution in 1917
 When their businesses experienced
setbacks from which they never
recovered, forcing them to leave Central
Asia and return to Peshawar.

4. Design of Sethi house
 The homes were designed with inspiration
from the vernacular architecture of Bukhara.
 Two neatly decorated tehkhanas, a
balakhana, dalaans (big halls).
 Chinikhanas (rooms where decoration and art
pieces are displayed on chimneypieces) and
fountains can be found in Sethi House.
 The ceilings are painted and the walls are
decorated with mirror work.

5. Design of Sethi house
 This house is purchased by the KP
government, which have two portions,
one for men and one for women.
 The overall structure is a combination of
brick and woodwork embellished with
carved wooden doors and balconies.
 Painted and mirrored atriums provide
fresh air .
 The main entrances are made of
superbly carved wood

6. Interior of Sethi house
 It has 12 rooms and four
basements.
 A big Fountain in middle of the
house which reflects the lights
and give colorful because of
Colorful glass.
 Colorful glass ceilings with
geometrical designs.
 woodwork with engravings of
various splendid designs on
walls, a big resting place,
made of wood and called
Takht-e-Sulaimani.

7.  Takht-e-Sulaimani used for taking take sunshine in winter.
 A well which is easily accessible from each floor for getting
water.
 The main gate of Sethi house which have wooden carving.