2.1.5 Drey-zhu Rabsel

2. Rabsel

2.1 Rabsel Types


This is a Rabsel supplemented by members of Drey-zhu Tsechukhanyiml Langna to increase architectural richness as shown in the illustration 2.1.5a. The shape of the Zhu in a Drey-zhu is different from the Zhu used on Kachhen (photo 4.1a). This architectural detail is permissible on any type of building more than one storey high which has Rabsel.




Photo 2.1.5b
Photo shows the crossing of Drey-zhu. The architectural elements you see here are, (from below) Langna or Tsechukhanyim, Drey-Zhu, Pedma, Chestseg and Tsechukhanyim.
Note: The shape of the Zhu is different from that of Kacchen Zhu.