GOAN SHELL WINDOWS
The Treasure of Goan Architecture - Oyster Shell (Nacre) Windows A row of vertically sliding nacre windows at my Goan ancestral house (Cansaulim - Goa) Goa extends far beyond its sun-kissed beaches, delectable cuisine, vibrant carnivals and the burgeoning casino scene.This vintage state is of something much more, by unwrapping the treasures of history, it is immensely a creator's palette. Proudly displaying its magnificent architecture dating back to the Indo-Portuguese era, Goan architecture is renowned for its sustainability, intricate designs, decorative elements and practicality. One such important architectural element that reflects the ultimate essence of the Goan craftsmanship's ethnicity, is the "Mother of Pearl (Nacre) Shell Windows". S hell Windows at my ancestral Goan house at Marcela-Goa. As seen in the photos, the arches of the windows too were decorated with these shells but ...