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Inspired by the mirror embroideries of India and Pakistan, these vibrant shisha ornaments feature small, bright mirrors held in place and embellished with colorful stitching. Although some of the stitches may look difficult, youll find the pearl cotton easy to work with and the limited amount of embroidery manageable if you have basic embroidery skills.

Two kinds of plain-colored shisha mirrors are generally available for embroidery. Antique mirrors have a bubbled, slightly irregular surface and soft gray color. They are about 132 inch thick and irregular in shape. Perfect mirrors, cut from highly reflective mirrored glass, are brighter and more…

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