Indian Window Mirror From Shekhawati - 19th Century Finish - Brown Lacquer Floral motifs such as these

Floral motifs such as these symbolise prosperity

The colour palette itself carries strong symbolic meaning: red represents vitality

Further south in Dungarpur

This stunning mirror has been converted from windows which would have adorned the walls of a Haveli

Indian Window Mirror From Shekhawati - 19th Century Finish - Brown Lacquer Floral motifs such as theseThis pretty carved roheda mirror is made from an original Shekhawati roheda window frame. Shekhawati is a desert region in Rajasthan well known for its excellent quality of Mughal carving. As well as old carvings, faded red and black beading can also be seen running around the frame. These windows date to the 19th century and have been adapted and fitted with modern mirror glass. As they are reclaimed from buildings they're also environmentally