he famous 'Aranmula Kannady' is made in Aranmula village In Kerala State ,India by the traditional craftsmen. mirror is made of metal :-). the reflection perfect without secondary reflections. and dosent break
This is a unique art is not found any where else in the world. Its techniques is handed down from generation to generation.
The Aranmula Metal Mirror is a unique object, mysterious in its creation unequalled in its beauty. The metal mirror, a marvel in the annals of metallurgy was in vogue long before the appearance of today's Silicon synthetic glass mirror.It was in use far off Egypt and Bagdad. Its creation is a closely guarded secret, known to a few families in kerala, India.
Aranmula Metal Mirror manufacturing was staged in the early 18th century. It represents a fascinating area of culture and technological curiosity. Mysterious in its creation, unequaled in its beauty, this metal mirror, a medieval Dravidian marvel in the annals of metallurgy was in vogue long before the appearance of today's silicon glass mirror. This is constrained to only one household of master craftsmen in Aranmula. The origin of metal mirror of Arannmula is closely connected with the Aranmula Padhasarathy Temple which is deemed to be the nerve centre cf Pamba valley civilization. The art of making metal mirror has been practiced in the various parts of the world. How they have managed to keep it secret for so long describes the hold the family has in the village
Aranmula is traditional Village in Pathanamthitta district ,Kerala State India And about 110KM North from Trivandrum ,the State Capital and 125 Km South from Cochin. Aranmula is famous for Aranmula Metal Mirror) and the centuries old Vaishnavite Temple , the Sree Parthasarathy temple on the banks of the Holy River Pampa, is fast turning into a cultural tourism centre in the State with growing number of foreign tourists visiting the place. Every year, tourists from Australia, Canada, England, Switzerland, besides many other European countries reach Aranmula
The price of the mirror varies from 2500 to even close to a lakh.
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