Look closely at many of our formal pieces and you will find tiny mirrors catching the light along necklines, cuffs and borders. This is sheesha, or mirror work, a craft with roots in Sindh, Gujarat and Rajasthan that we are proud to carry into contemporary occasionwear.
A craft passed down by hand
Each mirror is secured with a framework of interlocking stitches, traditionally in silk or cotton thread. There is no glue and no shortcut: an artisan holds the mirror in place and builds the frame stitch by stitch. A single embellished kameez can carry hundreds of mirrors, each one placed by hand.
Why we love it
Mirror work moves with you. Under evening lights it flickers rather than glares, giving even the simplest silhouette a sense of celebration. It also pairs beautifully with floral thread embroidery, which is why you will often see the two together on our Mehndi Night and Formals pieces.
Caring for mirror work
- Store flat or folded with tissue between layers so mirrors do not press into the fabric.
- Never iron directly over the mirrors; steam from the reverse side instead.
- Dry clean only.
Every piece is a small collaboration between our design team and the artisans who bring it to life. We hope you enjoy wearing them as much as we enjoy creating them.
