chajjas
Chajja (also spelled chhajja) refers to a projecting eave or canopy over a window, doorway, balcony, or shopfront in South Asian architecture. It is typically a slab, lintel, or curved structure that extends outward from the wall, supported by brackets, corbels, or a row of corbels, and often carved with decorative motifs.
Construction and materials: Chajjas may be built in stone, brick, timber, or metal, with newer versions rendered
Purpose and function: The primary roles are to provide shade for interiors and to protect openings from
Design and regional use: Chajjas are a hallmark of Indo-Islamic, Mughal, Rajput, and vernacular architecture in
Historical context and modern use: Chajjas date from medieval and early modern periods and remain common in