Mirrorwork

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003689",
  "term": "Mirrorwork",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of embroidery that involves attaching small pieces of mirror, known as shisha, onto fabric using a network of surrounding stitches. An open-frame stitch, such as a Cretan or buttonhole stitch, is worked around the mirror to secure it firmly to the base material. This decorative technique is a traditional feature of textiles from South Asia, particularly in regions of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, where it is applied to clothing, wall hangings, and household linens.",
  "synonyms": [
    "shisha"
  ],
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "see_also": [
    "shisha"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Mirrorwork",
    "es": "mirrorwork",
    "fr": "travail de miroir"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/mirrorwork/"
}