Aranmula Valkannadi Mirror - Handheld mirror - Handcrafted

Description

This is a Aranmula ValKannadi
(Aranmula Handheld mirror),
The
Aranmula mirror
, is a handmade, metal-
alloy
,
first surface mirror
made in
Aranmula
, Kerala, India
Unlike normal "silvered"
glass mirrors
, it is a
metal-alloy mirror
or
first surface mirror
or front surface reflection mirror, which eliminates secondary reflections and aberrations typical of back surface mirrors. They are produced by one extended family in Aranmula.
The uniqueness of mirror lies in the fact that it is not made of glass. The exact metals used in the alloy are mixed with copper and tin before being polished for several days in a row to achieve their reflective surface. In a normal mirror, the image is formed from the inner surface. However, in Aranmula Kannadi, light can get reflected from the outer surface (i.e., from polished metal surface) which gives a perfect image. The mirror is usually kept in room temperature away from direct heat and dust.
The origins of the
Aranmula kannadi
are linked to
Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple
. According to legend, centuries ago the royal chief brought eight families of temple artisans and craftsmen from
Tirunelveli
district in
Tamil Nadu
to Aranmula to create the mirrors in the temple.
These unique mirrors are the result of then Kerala's rich cultural and
metallurgical
traditions. They have great historical and cultural value, and are thought to bring good luck & prosperity. The mirrors are considered one of the
eight auspicious items
or "
ashtamangalyam
" used in the entry of a bride at a wedding venue.
DIMENSIONS
Height
20  cm
Width
8.4 cm
Mirror Diameter
6  cm (Oval shape)
This is a 100% manually crafted product. No machines are using for its making.
A gift box will be added with the Mirror.
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