A traditional embroidery style originating in the Indian subcontinent that incorporates small pieces of mirror, metal, or reflective plastic into the textile surface. The reflective pieces are secured using a framework of foundational stitches, typically a variation of the buttonhole or blanket stitch, which encases the edges of the mirror without using adhesive.
Heard on the job
She spent three hours anchoring the shisha discs onto the bridal lehenga with bright silk thread.
Also heard as
- mirrorwork