Harem, Harem

This is the famous Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal) in Jaipur, India, one of the world’s most impressive architectural facades. Built in 1799 as an addition to the royal palace complex of Jaipur, it was intended specifically for the women of the court and harem to be able to watch processions and other goings on on the main street below, without themselves being visible. The many windows have small perforations (known as mushrabiya) so they could peek out while remaining invisible to those outside.