<P> A mashrabiya ( مشربية ) , also either shanshūl ( شنشول ) or rūshān ( روشان ) , is a type of projecting oriel window enclosed with carved wood latticework located on the second storey of a building or higher , often lined with stained glass . The mashrabiya is an element of traditional Arabic architecture used since the Middle Ages up to the mid-20th century . It is mostly used on the street side of the building ; however , it may also be used internally on the sahn ( courtyard ) side . </P>
<P> A mashrabiya ( مشربية ) , also either shanshūl ( شنشول ) or rūshān ( روشان ) , is a type of projecting oriel window enclosed with carved wood latticework located on the second storey of a building or higher , often lined with stained glass . The mashrabiya is an element of traditional Arabic architecture used since the Middle Ages up to the mid-20th century . It is mostly used on the street side of the building ; however , it may also be used internally on the sahn ( courtyard ) side . </P>
windows covered in lattice in islamic spain were called
windows covered in lattice in islamic spain were called
mashrabiya
mashrabiya