The story
What it is
Sindhi embroidery is known for shisha, or mirror work: little discs of mirror held to the cloth by a ring of stitches. Around them women work chain, satin and herringbone stitches in red, orange, yellow and black on cotton.
Each community in Sindh has its own patterns and colours, and the same village may make wedding shawls, children’s caps, cushion covers and the yokes of women’s dresses.
Where it comes from
Mirror work has been part of Sindhi dress for generations; once, pieces of mica were used before glass mirrors were available. The Sindhi topi on this site is one of its best-known forms.
