{"product_id":"embroidered-hand-mirror-large-octagonal-frame-peony-garden-motif","title":"Embroidered Hand Mirror: Large, Octagonal Shape, Peony Garden Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece is chosen by those who value objects that reveal their meaning gradually, through use, memory, and quiet attention rather than immediate display.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A garden unfolds not in space, but in the patient act of looking.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand mirror is conceived as both an intimate instrument and a self-contained world. Its generous length of approximately thirty centimetres allows it to rest comfortably in the hand, while also permitting it to stand upright with composure, supported by its accompanying wooden stand. In this duality—held and placed—the mirror moves beyond utility and assumes the presence of an art object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe octagonal frame is central to this intention. In Korean visual culture, eight-sided forms are often associated with balance and completeness, echoing cosmological ideas of harmony between directions and forces. Here, the geometry does not impose rigidity; instead, it offers a measured structure that quietly contains the embroidered surface within. The warm-toned wood, carefully shaped and finished, frames the mirror without dominance, allowing the eye to pass naturally between reflection and textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the piece lies the embroidered panel: a peony garden rendered in multiple silk threads against a deep navy ground. The peony, or mokdan, has long held a place of esteem in Korean culture, symbolising prosperity, honour, and the fullness of life. Rather than depicting a single bloom, the composition gathers blossoms, leaves, and small flowers into a dense yet breathable arrangement. This evokes not a formal court painting, but the sensation of standing before a flourishing garden—abundant, layered, and quietly alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe navy background plays a crucial role. It deepens the colours of the embroidery, allowing pinks, greens, and muted gold tones to emerge with clarity and restraint. The contrast recalls night gardens or twilight interiors, where colour reveals itself slowly as the eye adjusts. This choice transforms the mirror into more than a reflective surface; it becomes a threshold between outer appearance and inner contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttention extends to the handle, which is finished with a braided silk cord and an embroidered norigae ornament. Traditionally worn or attached to garments, the norigae functions both as decoration and as a bearer of meaning. The thread tassel, carefully knotted, is associated with longevity and continuity, a quiet wish embedded into the object itself. Its presence here is not ornamental excess, but a final, deliberate gesture that completes the mirror’s narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed daily or encountered occasionally, this mirror does not insist on admiration. It waits. Over time, its elements—wood, embroidery, reflection, and textile—enter into a gentle dialogue with the owner, revealing that its true subject is not the face it reflects, but the rhythms of care, tradition, and sustained craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth- 15cm (5.91 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 30cm (11.81 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mother of Pearls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51681063010535,"sku":null,"price":293.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/BE8914D1-5898-4E63-87C3-44F3F7468C86.jpg?v=1767849302","url":"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/ja\/products\/embroidered-hand-mirror-large-octagonal-frame-peony-garden-motif","provider":"ArtinKo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}