My first visit to India was when I was just 15 years old. The thing that was etched into my soul, either reignited from a long-gone past life or, during that visit was the mogul architecture and design. There was something about it that spoke to me like the spaces between the words of poetry. It somehow nourished me.

Very strange really for a girl from the burbs in Sydney, Australia.

Since then, I have been blessed to travel far and wide and have especially enjoyed the beauty of India (again and again), Turkey (Topi Kapi, Sophia Hagia, The Blue Mosque) and Morocco and many other places. I still find that the buildings and art of these places uplift, inspire and excite me.

Topi Kapi nearly brought me to tears - the scent of the massive rose garden and the gorgeous mosaics and colours at every turn …

The cool marble columns of Ranakpur Temple are too embellished to translate to any Australian setting yet their strength and agelessness draw me in, making me feel safe and peaceful. Enter a marble fluted bowl on my entry table, usually filled with a floral arrangement floating in water.

The medinas of Morocco disguise treasures such as the Majorelle Gardens, stunning Madrasa Ben Joussef and all manner of endless beautiful sights.

These days you can in fact bring an ode to the grand dynasties of India, Morocco and more into your home with a touch of boho or tribal chic. You can largely make your own interior styling rules and in my book, personality is right up there as one of the primary elements for making your house a sanctuary.

In this case, we’re going to discuss what to do with an old Indian door or mirror.

Jarohka Mirrors

A Triple Jarohka Mirror would make a unique statement headboard.

It could be used to extend the perception of space in a garden or courtyard or you can either mount them on a wall or simply lean them against a wall for a casual display. This works well in a living room or entry.

You could add rattan to the negative space with the mirror would otherwise go or wall paper. Our Indian mirrors are not treated or painted but there’s no reason why you couldn’t turn them into another colour with a white wash or painted finish.

If you are pre-build, this is your opportunity to incorporate one of these special pieces into the fixtures of your home – think doorway, cupboard door, table-top, full length vanity mirror, entry or inset into the wall. Or turn it into a shelving unit.

A Single Jarohka Mirror is ideal as a full-length vanity mirror, leaned against a wall or mounted as above. Someone handy might be able to turn one into a cheval mirror.

You can see a range of fabulous wall panels, doors and mirrors here. We can also source vintage Indian architectural pieces from India that can be shipped to your door. Our range of Moroccan doors and panels is also absolutely stunning. With freight costs going up all the time, these treasures are an investment!

Let us know about your vision for a truly personal space or share your images of your projects – we would love to see what you’re doing with these inspirational pieces. 

Here is a little inspiration ..