Reja

For other uses, see Reja (disambiguation).

Reja is a Spanish term for grillwork. It refers to iron screens, often of a decorative nature.[1]

## Domestic rejas

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In a domestic context, rejas played a role in Spanish courtship rituals.[2]

## Ecclesiastical rejas

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Not to be confused with Grille (architecture).

Inside the cathedrals, fences were often placed in front of side chapels, the choir, or even in rood screens in front of the altar. [1][3] Such rejas are commonly 25 to 30 ft (7.5 to 9 meters) high.[3]

A reja in front of Capilla de Santa Librada.

Crafters who made rejas were known as rejeros, or reja-makers.[4]

## Notes and references

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1. ^ a b Milliken, William M. "Decorative Ironwork." World Book Encyclopedia. 10th ed. 1972. 365-66.
2. ^ Courtship in Granada. The Atlantic
3. ^ a b "reja." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2009\. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 02 Apr. 2009 <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/496745/reja>.
4. ^ Byne, Arthur, and Mildred Stapley. Spanish Ironwork. 1915.