Red Lippan Mirror Wall Plate
The Red Lippan Mirror Wall Plate is a 12 inch (30 cm) round piece of wall art in the Lippan mirror-work tradition of Kutch, Gujarat: mirror pieces set one at a time, by hand, on a red MDF board, framed by rings of white pearl beads. It hangs from a single nail by the hook on its back.
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- Set by hand. Every mirror and pearl is placed by hand, one at a time, so no two plates are exactly alike.
- Alive with light. The mirrors catch daylight and lamplight and scatter it across the wall, so the piece changes through the day.
- Ready to hang. A hook on the back hangs on a single nail. No frame, no wire.
Kutch mirror work, on a plate you can hang anywhere
Lippan kaam is the mirror craft of Kutch, Gujarat, traditionally worked into the mud walls of village homes. This plate takes its mirror work onto a 12 inch red board, with rings of pearl beads, set piece by piece by hand, so it hangs on any wall from one nail.
- 12 in
- diameter, round
- 1 nail
- hook on the back
- Red
- with mirrors and pearls
- By hand
- one mirror at a time
Exactly what you get
Measured and listed plainly, so the piece on your wall matches the piece on this page.
| Size | 12 in (30 cm) diameter |
|---|---|
| Shape | Round |
| Base | MDF board |
| Colour | Red |
| Mirror work | Mirror pieces, set by hand |
| Pearl work | Three rings of white pearl beads and a pearl centre |
| Mounting | Hook on the back, hangs from one nail |
| Made | By hand, one at a time |
Four steps, all by hand
Every plate goes from bare board to finished piece by hand, one mirror at a time.
- 01
The board
A 12 inch round MDF board is cut, sanded smooth and finished in red.
- 02
The pattern
The design is laid out on the board, drawing on the mirror patterns of Kutch Lippan work.
- 03
Mirrors and pearls
Mirror pieces are set one at a time, by hand, and rings of white pearl beads are added around them.
- 04
The finish
Each plate is checked, cleaned and fitted with a hook on the back, ready to hang.
Keep it dry, dust it gently
Kept indoors and dry, the board and mirrors last for years. Three rules cover it.
- 1Dust with a dry, soft cloth or brush. Keep water and sprays off the board; MDF swells when wet.
- 2Hang indoors, away from direct sun, steam and damp walls such as bathrooms.
- 3Hang it by the hook on the back from one nail. Do not glue, screw or drill through the plate.
What people ask before they order
Ordering, delivery and returns are covered on the FAQ page.
What is Lippan art?
Lippan art, or Lippan kaam, is the mirror-work craft of Kutch, Gujarat, where small mirrors are set into patterns that decorate the walls of village homes. Traditionally the patterns are raised in mud and clay. This plate carries the mirror work onto a red MDF board, with rings of pearl beads, so it can hang on any wall.
Is there mud or clay on this piece?
No. This plate is mirror pieces and pearl beads set by hand on a red MDF board. It keeps the mirror work of Lippan art without the mud layer of the traditional wall craft.
How big is the Red Lippan Mirror Wall Plate?
It is 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter. It is sized to hang on its own or in a group of two or three.
How do I hang it?
There is a hook on the back. Fix one nail in the wall and hang the plate on it. It needs no frame or wire.
Will the mirrors come off?
Each mirror is fixed to the board by hand. Handled normally and kept dry, the piece stays intact. It is not suitable for bathrooms or outdoors.
Is each piece exactly like the photos?
The pattern, colour and size match the photos. Because every mirror is placed by hand, the spacing and angle of individual pieces vary slightly, which makes each plate one of a kind.
How is it packed for delivery?
The plate is wrapped in foam and bubble wrap inside a double-wall box and shipped by courier. If anything arrives damaged, message us a photo on WhatsApp and we replace it.
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