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Category: Aranmula Kannadi Models

What kind of mirror is aranmula kannadi ( aranmula mirror)?

The aranmula Kannadi ( Aranmula metal mirror) in raw form, before polishing. image : Wikipedia

When you hear Aranmula Mirror or Aranmula Kannadi, you will be pretty much know that it is a kind of mirror. And most of the people already heard that aranmula mirrors are not like ordinary mirrors. then what kind of mirrors they are? what are the special properties of aranmula mirror?

Let’s explain one by one. Aranmula Mirror ( aranmula kannadi) is a mirror, but not like our ordinary glass mirror. instead it is a metal mirror. means in glass mirrors, a layer of reflective substance pasted on one side of a transparent glass. but aranmula mirrors are not like that. it is a special metal combination and artisans are polishing it and making its surface highly reflective as the best mirror in the world. so the first difference is – Aranmula Kannadi ( Aranmula metal mirrors ) are METAL Mirrors which made up of a very special metal alloy – a secret metal combination known to the family members in a small village in kerala, India.

Second, if its metal mirror – is it like steel? the answer is No. it is a metal combination of bronze, copper, tin and a few more secret ingredients which help the metal mix to get highly reflective surface while polishing. so it is not as hard as steel. means if you hit it very hard, there is a chance that it will break – but not brittle and easily broken like glass.

To know more about the detailed process of aranmula kannadi making, read out post : https://aranmulakannadi.org/about/making/

Aranmula Metal Mirrors – The Rolls-Royce in Handicrafts

Aranmula Kannadi ( aranmula metal mirrors) kerala india

Aranmula Metal Mirrors ( Aranmula Kannadi) are known as the Rolls-Royce in Handicrafts. Why? the amount of effort and customization in its making process, infact in each and every phase of its making it requires lot of skills, patience, attention and detailing to make a perfect aranmula metal mirror.

As you know Rolls-Royce is one of the most finest and expensive cars in the world, due to the making process. That is a car made by humans, not machines. Likewise each and every aranmula metal mirror( aranmula kannadi ) is making by humans, with utmost care attention from collecting a special kind of mud from the paddy fields of aranmula to the final polishing of the mirror to hand over to the customer.

Conceptually, Every aranmula metal mirrors are custom made, its making for a particular customer, and each aranmula mirrors are unique – You cant see any exact replicas in the entire world. though the models are same, there would be some kind of differences in its design detailing, which makes it a unique craft in the world.

People are buying Rolls-Royce because of two reasons, one is passion and other one is, it makes the owner proud, because it is not common, its very very special. likewise, aranmula metal mirrors are very rare and unique which makes the owner proud, and moreover its a symbol of good luck & prosperity. it is believed that keeping aranmula metal mirror in your home or business will bring good luck and prosperity there.

So if you are looking to buy something very special, unique and with historical importance and durable, a very special unique gift to someone, this is your perfect choice – The Great Aranmula Metal Mirror ( aranmula Kannadi). See the models at https://aranmulakannadi.net or mail us: aranmulamirror@gmail.com

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

Shankh Mirror – Peeda Kannadi Arrived in stock

The new model of Shankh Mirror in Fixed stand is arrived in stock. we used to make shankh mirror in backstand of this size ( 3 inch), and this is for the first time we are introducing it in the fixed stand ( known as peedam kannadi)

You can buy this mirror by clicking the buy buttom ( will redirect in to our online store), and you can make the payment there and we offer FREE shipping anywhere within India.