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Cast iron grills A forged iron grill The windows of typical Tunisian homes are often adorned with a forged iron grille which will more often than not be painted blue. © Patrice Hauser

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  • A forged iron grill
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  • Traditional Tunisian grates
  • A Tunisian window
  • A wrought iron grate
  • A blue wrought iron gate

Traditionally blue, cast iron grills provide lining for windows and air vents for kitchens and bathrooms. Their interlacing metal designs contrast starkly with the sobriety of the whitewashed façades. Designed to embellish homes and preserve the intimacy of the people, the cast iron grills are reminiscent of the mashrabiyas of the Arabo-Andalusian tradition, sculpted wood panels that allowed women to see onto the street without being seen.

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