A Pointed Cinquefoil Arch of Brick in Old Kasur

Located in the narrow streets of Kasur’s Kot Rukandin area, this forgotten archway, captured with a fisheye lens due to the cramped street, reveals a striking example of ornamental brickwork from the past. The arch is a pointed cinquefoil—a five-lobed, scalloped design rising to a subtle point, often seen in Indo-Islamic architecture. At its base, the arch springs from a pair of petal-shaped elements—not mere corbels, but carefully crafted springing points where the curve of the arch begins. A small plaque above the door identifies the building as belonging to the late Mistry Muhammad Hussain. 

Each brick appears hand-laid with precision, creating a flow of layered curves and recessed detailing. Despite decades of wear, the craftsmanship endures—faded, cracked, but undeniably graceful—a quiet echo of the architectural finesse that once defined many of Kasur’s historic dwellings.