Abhala (mirror inset embroidery) has now become a part of the ethnic chic fashion world, where small mirror discs which are fixed to the material with the help of buttonhole stitch, with closely worked silken thread. Usually the mirror work is done on a dark background with motifs like flowers, creepers, petals, etc. The motifs are inspired by daily life; ancient belief and rituals but they vary from place to place and are passed down over the centuries from mother to daughter.
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Arts & Crafts