Bright like an Indian Bridal Dress!

Dear all,

You know how beautiful and detailed indian bridal dresses are...
They are characterized by the embroideries and the precious appliques: my favorite are the mirror worked embroideries.



I recently read some articles about it! Here you can find the most interesting one that I found. Enjoy!

From Strandofsilk.com | Mirror Mirror

"Mirror embroidery originated in India in the 17th century. It is also called shisha or shisheh work, which means glass in Persian. This work involves fine craftsmanship to hold down pieces of glass or mirror on the fabric by embroidery threads. It is a kind of embroidery that was first found on garments worn by the traditional folklore in central and west India. It is a rather tedious process but is definitely worth." [Read More]


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