Mirror-work is a type of embroidery that involves attaching lightweight pieces of specially made mirrors to fabric with intricate embroidery. Extremely popular in various parts of India, mirror-work is also known as shisha embroidery. The word shisha stands for glass in Persian. Mirror-work is thought to have been introduced to India in the 13th century by the Mughal dynasty. Shisha embroidery is very popular in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Orissa, and Haryana, who have evolved their own su