Ever been to an amusement centre where the different kinds of mirrors made you scream “madam zora's first prediction was "lose 10 pounds"”. Defined as a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection; it is supposed to give a true representation, an exemplary model. Ranging from laser mirrors, security mirrors, rearview mirror to small make up mirrors, pier mirror, bathroom mirrors and decorative mirrors they have become an indispensable parts of our identity. Like our parents they have seen us grow and we would have known ourselves only as much as a sightless can knows the colors.

Parentheses in reflections and perceptions mirrors witness all our transformations. Coming in all shapes and sizes, we witness ourselves in them in all shapes and sizes too.

Google, one of the strongest search engines can be viewed in its mirror image. Giving us a glimpse into who we are, mirrors do enjoy an incredible visual status. From playful mirrors to the dental mirrors haven’t they just created a ‘can’t do without’ mirror image?

Two-way mirrors have been an intrinsic part of Hollywood creations. Placed for the security purpose they always served in creating an ideal platform for the romantic twist in it. Watch Bobby yes the superhit Hollywood flick and you would know the best use mirrors can be put to. Mirrors are messengers when you reflect the sunlight in somebody’s face and ask them to move out of the library and rather take a lesson in romance. Neolithic mirrors have been discovered, made by grinding down obsidian rocks and polishing them to an incredible sheen. They were then used in India in textiles, crafts and toys as well. Gujrat is the place in India to find beautiful mirror worked dresses. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear, I would rather reframe it and say mirrors in themselves are closer to us than they appear. So, handle them with care.