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Aranmula Kannadi Maintenance Tips

Aranmula Kannadi ( aranmula metal mirror) is very unique and precious craft. It’s very special authentic making process makes it costly too. Thus proper maintenance of aranmula kannadi is very important to keep it good for a long.

So we recommend the following tips to keep your aranmula kannadi in good shape and shining as new forever.

TIP: Always keep aranmula kannadi outside from the boxes. Never keep the aranmula kannadi in the jewel box or any other boxes. keep it outside, in good contact with the atmosphere.

TIP:Don’t touch in the mirror part or the frame with your fingers ( especially with sweat, oil, dirt etc). if you touch in the mirror part or frame, your fingerprint may be on the surface, if so, please get a cotton cloth and clean it up.

TIP:While exposed in to atmosphere, since it is pure brass an oxide layer may form on the mirror surface, that you can fix it by polishing with any brass metal polish liquid.

TIP:Don’t throw or drop it carelessly. even though it is metal mirror, the mirror part is very thin and excessive pressure or hit on it may cause damage / break.

TIP:Maintain your aranmula kannadi in a regular period of time. we recommend you to clean the dust once in every two or three weeks, and polish it in every 1-3 months. to keep it like new.

TIP:You can use any brass metal cleaning liquid to clean & polish the mirror. both the brass frame and the mirror part. but we recommend use a very little of the polish in mirror part and be careful while you polish. make sure that you are using a clean cotton cloth without any substance which makes scratches in the glass.

Valkannadi (Handmirror) – The most traditional model of aranmula metal mirrors

people normally ask – which is the most traditional model of aranmula kannadi ( aranmula metal mirror). the answer is – Valkannadi aka hand mirror.

aranmula kannadi - valkannadi or hand mirror.

valkannadis are the model of the aranmula mirror with a handle. in olden days the royal families were using aranmula kannadi for seeing their faces. the handle comes in various shapes – the round and flat. valkannadi ( hand mirror) models ara available from 1.5 inch in diameter inwards. it comes in oval & circular shape.

valkannadi is using as one of the auspicious items in the ashtamangalya set. and ashtamangalya set is using for wedding and during the vishukkani etc. the biggest valkannadi is in the size of 5 inches in diameter ( mirror part only). most of the hand mirrors comes with a hook on the backside, so that you can hang it in the wall as well.

some of the models are below:

aranmula kannadi valkannadi

Aranmula Kannadi Sealing – Wax Ring / Metal Ring / Stone Ring – Which one is good?

If you give a closer look in to aanmula kannadi ( aranmula metal mirror) sealing you can see three variants, You can see they belongs to three categories, let’s see which all they and their details

Wax Ring

This is the default sealing of aranmula kannadi. basically wax is using to fix the mirror part with the frame, so in the wax sealed mirror you can see the wax with red color in the frame.

Metal Ring

In this a metal ring will be putting over the wax, in between the mirror and the frame. see the mirror you can see the metal ring in the photo.

Stone Ring

This kind of sealing, you can see a stone ring, in the place of the metal ring. stones looks beautiful surrounding the peripheral of the mirror.

WHICH ONE IS THE BEST ?

There is nothing like that, its all depends on your taste and how personally you like the type. some people like wax, some others like metal ring, while some others like stone ring. that’s nothing but a cosmetic change, in essence the important part is the mirror only.

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Basic Three Shapes of Aranmula Metal Mirrors (Aranmula Kannadi)

As you know Aranmula Kannadi ( Aranmula Metal Mirror) is not just a craft. It has got lot of history, relevance & significance related to it.

People usually ask us to make mirrors according to their requirements. like fancy shapes and models. for an example someone asked us to make a hexagon shape of mirror, and they are okay to afford the cost, whatever it is. we said sorry and a big NO to them, though they are a high profile customer.

they are asking because they don’t know much about aranmula kannadi. as we mentioned, it has got lot of glory and stories, we can’t make aranmula mirrors just like that. there are some strict rules and guidelines to make aranmula kannadi, then only its quality and characteristics would be there and the customer will get the benefits associated with the divinity of the mirror.

When we say the shape – it means the shape of the mirror part – not the design of its frame.

Aranmula mirrors comes in basic 3 shapes – and Nothing else.

1 – Circular shape

The circular shape comes with extensive meaning. It represents the notions of totality, wholeness, original perfection, the Self, the infinite, eternity, timelessness, all cyclic movement, God (‘God is a circle whose center is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere’. So it means divinity, prosperity etc, people used to buy this to keep the positive vibe and prosperity in ones house & growth of their business.

2 – Oval Shape

The Oval shape represents rebirth, fertility, and even immortality. Including the oval diamond in your engagement ring is a beautiful way to begin a new life together. that’s why oval shaped mirrors are purchasing for giving gifts during weddings, housewarming etc, it means starting a life together build a family etc…

3 – Water Drop / Heart Shape

The drop shape / heart shape models signifies the love and togetherness, normally its gifted by couples during wedding, birthday, wedding anniversary etc. it’s a symbol of togetherness & love.

So when you ask us next time, please keep this in mind. and it is not the matter of cost, but the rituals, believes & it’s authenticity matters us.

What material used to make aranmula mirrors?

A frequent question used to ask by people is “What is the metal or material used to make aranmula kannadi, and if you can make it with any other material?, Like wood or silver? “

Let’s answer the question one by one. Aranmula kannadi’s frame is made out of pure brass. and the mirror part of the aranmula kannadi is also metal. means a very special secret metal combination which is a closely guarded secret to a group of family members in the aranmula village in kerala. and this secret is also protected with GI patent tag.

Second, can we make aranmula kannadi with any other materials you suggest? answer is NO. if we are making anything like that, it can’t be called or attributed as aranmula kannadi. it would be something else. so we won’t make any changes to the authentic and traditional process of making aranmula kannadi, and we won’t do any other customization which alter the authenticity or tradition at any cost.

We make and sell ONLY traditional, authentic and original aranmula kannadi ( Aranmula metal mirror). Also we encourage people to buy authentic and traditional aranmula kannadis, since it comes with lot of special features and legacy. Lot of efforts and rituals are involved to make each and every aranmula kannadi, and that believed that aranmula kannadi can bring good luck and prosperity to where it keeps.

Aranmula Kannadi for Wedding

Aranmula Kannadi ( Aranmula Metal Mirror) is an auspicious craft, and it is the symbol of good luck , wealth & prosperity. Thus aranmula kannadi is a very essential item for any auspicious occasion including wedding. Let’s see how the aranmula kannadis can be used in a wedding function.

  1. Aranmula Kannadi in ashtamangalya set – Aranmula kannadi is an essential item in the famous ashtamangalya set.
  2. Aranmula Kannadi for seeing the face of bride – It is believed that looking at aranmula kannadi once the bride is all set after the make up will bring health wealth and abundance of blessings during the wedding ceremnony
  3. Aranmula Kannadi along with the pooja items in the venue of wedding
  4. Aranmula kannadi can be given along with the ‘Saree / Pudava ‘ giving to the bride from groom / grooms family
  5. Aranmula Kannadi can be used to gift to the newly married couple, and it can be presented as a token of blessing and appreciation to your very high valued guests.

In wedding funcitons, the Hand mirror ( valkannadi) models are using. because those models are very traditional and ideal for wedding ceremony.

If you need any help or need to know more about it, feel free to reach us at aranmulamirror[at]gmail.com

Aranmula kannadi and Covid19 – Delayed Orders

The covid19 outbreak affected every sector in the world, and obviously it affected the production and shipping of aranmula mirrors too.

We are forced to shut down our aranmula mirror making workshops for more than a month, and the mirrors ordered by the customers were also got blocked due to the courier halted stopped their operations.

As you know the aranmula mirror making community is a very small and completely depending on the making of aranmula mirrors for the livelihood. We got seriously affected by the lockdown, and this is the second time we are facing such a challenge, the first one was the flood.

We got updates from the courier companies that, they are starting the shipping in coming days, and thus we will be able to send the orders to our customers as well.

we are committed to our customers to make and ship most beautiful aranmula mirrors in coming days, we strongly believe that the world will win over the covid19 and the better days are coming.

for any queries, please mail us to : aranmulamirror@gmail.com

Which aranmula mirror brings more prosperity?

There are many models of aranmula mirror ( aranmula kannadi). but which model brings you more prosperity and good luck?

Basically, the specialty of aranmula mirror is in its mirror itself. as you know this is a metal mirror, which is prepared in a very unique and custom way. so the divine power is in the mirror itself. the frames are to resemble auspicious things like goddess luxmy, ganesha, lotus flower, sun etc.

whichever mirror you buy, all of them have the power to reflect the prosperity and good luck. since it is mirror, if you buy bigger mirrors, more reflection and more good vibes would be there.