{"product_id":"distressed-black-wooden-mirror-frame","title":"Distressed Black Wooden Mirror Frame: The Obsidian Jharokha","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDrawing from historical Rajasthani palaces, this distressed black wooden mirror frame introduces heavy shadow to the modern wall. The stark finish demands tactile exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 11.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFrame material and finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Forged from solid mango wood, the dense surface features an aggressive, scraped black patina that exposes the warm earthen timber beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 11.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMirror\/surface type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The framework securely houses pristine, flush-fitted mirror glass that cleanly reflects ambient light against the dark wooden relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 11.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHanging mechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Outfitted with secure metal rings along the posterior structure, the compact framework allows for stable, flush mounting against the wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 11.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStandout craft detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The artisan has carved a dramatically scalloped interior archway, introducing sweeping, Moorish geometry to the rigid rectangular outer border.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of the Floral Relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn historical Indian architecture, thick wooden jharokhas (overhanging enclosed balconies) were traditionally carved to frame royal courtyards, communicating prosperity through complex botanical storytelling. The scalloped arch, a hallmark of Mughal and Rajput design, represents a threshold between the earthly domain and celestial realms. By applying a dense black wash and selectively scraping it away to reveal raw timber, master woodworkers replicate the excavated aesthetic of a centuries-old haveli relic. This highly textured, reflective approach bridges the visual gap between ancient palatial craftsmanship and stark, contemporary rustic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this striking piece against a raw white plaster hallway or an intimate bedroom wall, where the dark framework can dramatically isolate the reflected light. It serves brilliantly as a black wooden jharokha mirror for entryway console styling, appealing deeply to design-led collectors curating a moody, highly textured aesthetic. Spanning exactly 12.0 inches in height, the compact structure shares the vertical stature of a classic vinyl record sleeve, establishing a contained architectural focal point without overwhelming the space. Although compact, the dense mango timber provides a grounding physical stability to the wall, firmly anchoring its delicate carvings. The staggering manual discipline required to hand-carve a continuous floral matrix around the scalloped border validates this carved mango wood wall mirror as an elite achievement in traditional woodcraft. \u003c\/span\u003eTo ground the striking obsidian tones of this piece, position a dark oxidized brass Buddha head nearby, deepening the moody, centuries-old atmosphere while maintaining a strictly spiritual focus.\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46204495265967,"sku":"VSP-209","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/222_Compressed.jpg?v=1762518851","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/distressed-black-wooden-mirror-frame","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}