A perforated stone
screen or
lattice used as a dividing
partition, window, or wall. They may be either carved out of stone or made from wood
inlayed with stone, and are usually highly ornamental.
Jali are most often found in
Indian and
Islamic areas. Obviously, carving a
jali is a rather difficult undertaking, and therefore they are most often found in
palaces, temples, and
mosques.