Mirrors are certainly one of the finest examples of human ingenuity. Their invention, whether by accident or design, opened people up to a new level of consciousness. For the first time people were able to look upon themselves with a clarity that the murky river waters or a painters brush were never able to provide. This purely physical awareness of their appearance added a whole new dimension to a persons sense sense of self. In becoming aware of what they looked like, people became sensitive of their dress sense, their health and their beauty, relative to others, in a way that they never had. Today, it appears that the ever watchful eyes of the media and social networking websites are ramping up our sense of consciousness further still. They bombard us with style choices and cultural trends in myriad different ways.

Your first instinct, on reading this might be to lament the lack of privacy that the Internet has afforded us. It is certainly true that digital, online, technology is taking up a greater and greater amount of space in our daily lives. Like the invention of the mirror, which preceded it though, the effects of the Internet can be interpreted as both good and bad. On the positive side, the Internet is a cultural force that can empower us by giving us the freedom to pursue our interests, tastes and ideas freely.

Tikamoon is passionate about the history and culture behind our designs. We have therefore developed a set of mirrors with a grandeur and beauty that pays homage to the mirrors of the past. Made from beautiful, natural materials these are more than just mirrors, they are designed to enlighten and illuminate the entire room. Think about arranging these mirrors in new and interesting ways in your home. They can have a really great dynamic effect on the space.

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