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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Development protection of ethnic villages
To meet structural requirements and defense colors, serving as focal decorative elements (Li, 2016).
needs, traditional Jiarong Tibetan folk houses are Externally, windows are framed with lattice wood
characterized by small windows and predominantly frames, while internally, flat sashes are installed. This
feature overhanging eaves, constructed akin to the roof design, compared with flat windows lacking eaves, yields
cornices. The process involves building 2 – 4 layers a more pronounced decorative effect, particularly with
of vertical and horizontal bracing extending outward the incorporation of color or plant motifs. In addition,
layer by layer, with the top layer usually adorned with window apertures are usually adorned with white or
stone pieces in hues of red, blue, black, white, and other black trapezoidal patterns known as Baka (Figure 31),
Figure 30. Roof decoration. Source: Drawing by the authors
Figure 31. Decoration of doors and windows. Source: Photos by the authors
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