February 10, 2011

These windows...they speak...

A window to a Goldsmith's shop.
The man not only works for his living here, but also lives in  this cramped room.
It is his home, and hence the window gives us an insight on the man's life.

This window is from a very old building that dates back to the British Era.
The aristocracy of the entire structure, specially the window, amazed me.
Notice the fine details of the structure.
For those living in Old Dhaka for a long time, this type of architecture is completely ordinary.
But for those outside the circle of the old town, this architectural pattern is bound to attract the eyes and appriciation.

This building too is very old, and is on the verge of breaking down any moment.
Yet, people live inside it. The windows may not give a full view of the inside world of its residents,
but to me, the windows talks about the "Naawabi" lifestyle of the people it holds within.

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