Mirrorwork

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:embroidery
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Shisha
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:Gujarat
gptkb:Rajasthan
gptkb:Kutch
Sindh
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 17th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mirrorwork
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Persian_embroidery
gptkbp:material Embroidery thread
Glass pieces
Small mirrors
gptkbp:originatedIn Indian subcontinent
gptkbp:popularFor Bags
Wall hangings
Dupattas
Lehengas
Cushion covers
Cholis
Traditional Indian garments
gptkbp:symbolizes Prosperity
Protection from evil eye
gptkbp:technique Attaching mirrors to fabric with embroidery
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:clothing
Home decor
Decorating textiles
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Afghanistan
gptkb:Central_Asia
gptkb:India
gptkb:Iran
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alastair_Galbraith
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8