Staircases often escape our notice, but a peculiar detail can hold deep significance. The presence of a single upside-down baluster, though easily dismissed, carries centuries-old traditions and superstitions.
Builders intentionally include this inverted baluster, as it symbolizes the fallibility of human craftsmanship compared to divine perfection. Some believe it acts as a barrier against evil forces, protecting those in the house.
These traditions linger in the architectural details, often unnoticed until pondered upon. While some may dismiss them as mere superstitions, they evoke a sense of mystery and contemplation. Even now, without balusters in our current home, the thought lingers—a desire to revisit the past, to scrutinize the staircase once more for that curious, inverted marker.
