{"product_id":"the-pratibimba-mandala-frame-hand-carved-wooden-mirror-frame-1-5-ft-round-temple-style-frame-traditional-indian-wall-mirror-in-solid-wood","title":"Pratibimba Mandala Wooden Mirror Frame - Hand Carved in Poola Wood - Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn traditional interiors, the mirror was not a standalone object. It was framed as architecture — shaped, bordered, and grounded in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carved mirror frame follows that lineage. The circular center is held within a sculpted surround, composed of layered scrollwork and a crowned upper motif. The lower extension anchors the form vertically, giving it architectural balance rather than decorative lightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving process begins with structural marking of the circular aperture. The artisan establishes symmetry first. Relief work follows in stages — background reduction, form shaping, and surface detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurved feather-like elements, ornamental bands, and flowing contours are carved through controlled chisel passes. The surface retains subtle tool rhythm beneath its finish, preserving the evidence of hand shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 feet in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, the frame holds presence without excess. It may be placed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn dressing spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong corridor walls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn heritage-inspired interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of a mandir setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove console tables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood surface is allowed to retain natural tonal warmth. With time, its color will deepen, responding to light and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mirror does not dominate the carving.\u003cbr\u003eThe carving holds the mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman time, preserved.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Poola Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 ft x 1 ft x 2 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circular wall mirror frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parrot and floral scrollwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand carved relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadhavamala, Andhra Pradesh, preserves a temple-oriented carving tradition where form is governed by proportion and motif lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoola wood, native to the region, is selected for its workable density and fine grain. It allows depth carving without structural strain and ages into a warm, muted tone over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parrot — a recurring figure in South Indian wood carving — symbolizes speech, devotion, and poetic continuity. In architectural carvings, it often appears as a guardian of thresholds and openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis frame draws from that vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame begins as a single block, proportioned to maintain circular balance. The inner ring is first cut and smoothed to define structural stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelief carving proceeds outward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral scrolls are shaped to create rhythmic curvature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parrot form is carved last, allowing the body to emerge from the surrounding wood rather than being attached separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface refinement is done using hand chisels and small gouges to maintain tactile depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo casting.\u003cbr\u003eNo machine routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evidence of hand work remains in the subtle tool rhythm across curves and feather lines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hands Of Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957452410985,"sku":null,"price":19000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/6969\/2521\/files\/5c0f28cb-e998-4b69-8a60-c0da70557266.jpg?v=1772447981","url":"https:\/\/handsofcraft.com\/products\/the-pratibimba-mandala-frame-hand-carved-wooden-mirror-frame-1-5-ft-round-temple-style-frame-traditional-indian-wall-mirror-in-solid-wood","provider":"Hands of Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}