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Aranmula Kannadi – auspicious thing which brings good luck
Why Aranmula Kannadi is famous? It is a unique metal mirror and rare piece of craft which has existed in the old vedic history. The famous ‘Aranmula Kannady’ is made in Aranmula village in Pathanamthitta, Kerala by the traditional craftsmen.
The secret of Aranmula Kannadi is being inherited from generation to generation manufacturing of metal mirror of Aranmula.
Aranmula Kannadi is not made of Glass, it is made of Bell metal, an alloy of different metals. The make details of the mirror is known only by few families in Alappuzha and it is kept as family secret. To get a brightening smooth surface, the polishing goes on several days. It may takes many months to complete an aranmula metal mirror.
Aranmula Kannadi is considered as auspicious thing and considered that it will bring good luck, prosperity and wealth.
The craftsmanship of Aranmula Kannadi, an exquisite non refractive mirror, is not found elsewhere in the world. The handle in this mirror helps it to hold in the hand, in olden days ladies used it as a hand mirror.
The British Museum in London has a 45 centimeter tall Aranmula Metal Mirror in its collection. Compared to normal mirrors, Aranmula mirror price is on higher side. The price ranges from $100-$100000.
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