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The next time you redesigh your drawing room or the reception lounge, make sure that the magic mirror reflects your innate sense of beauty. Aranmula Kannadi does add a sense of grandeur.
The fact today should definitely interest who would like to stand in front of the mirror.
What comes to your mind when you think of a mirror? Definitely a piece of silvered glass. But have you seen a mirror made completely out of metal? Well!
What comes to your mind when you think of a mirror? Definitely a piece of silvered glass. But have you seen a mirror made completely out of metal? Well!
Aranmula Kannadi
Aranmula kannadi is a handmade metal-alloy mirror, made in Aranmula, a village in the state of Kerala. Unlike the normal 'silvered' glass mirrors, being a metal-alloy mirror, it is a front surface reflection mirror, which eliminates secondary reflections and aberrations typical of back surface mirrors and gives you distortion free images.
This rare metal mirror, the only one of its kind in the world, holds a pride of place among Kerala`s contribution to the world of art. For centuries, it has attracted scores of admirers with its awe-inspiring blend of beauty and craftmanship. However, this enchanting piece of work remains more of an enigma to the outside world. This is so, because only few vishwakarma families in Aranmula really know the art of making then and have kept it a closely guarded secret. The aesthetic sense with which the Kannadi has been created speaks eloquently of creative genious. The beauty of the intricately carved frame and the crystal clear mirror is so enticing, an attempt to capture it in words fails.
The exact metals used in the alloy are unknown to general people and is maintained as a Vishwakarma family secret, though metallurgist suggest that this is an alloy of copper and tin. It is then polished for several days in a row to achieve their reflective surface.
These unique metal mirrors are the result of Kerala's rich cultural and metallurgical traditions, and have great historical and cultural value and are even considered to bring good luck. Produced by a single extended family in Aranmula, for more than 500 years, the origins of the Aranmula kannadi are linked with the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple. Legend has it that eight families of experts in temple arts and crafts were brought by the royal chief to Aranmula from Tirunelveli district to work in the Parthasarathy temple centuries ago on the mirrors.
Recognising its iconic status, the Kerala government declared that the Aranmula mirror would be the official memento to be presented to important personalities who visit the state. The British Museum in London too has a 45 centimeter tall Aranmula metal mirror in its collection.
Aranmula kannadi is a handmade metal-alloy mirror, made in Aranmula, a village in the state of Kerala. Unlike the normal 'silvered' glass mirrors, being a metal-alloy mirror, it is a front surface reflection mirror, which eliminates secondary reflections and aberrations typical of back surface mirrors and gives you distortion free images.
This rare metal mirror, the only one of its kind in the world, holds a pride of place among Kerala`s contribution to the world of art. For centuries, it has attracted scores of admirers with its awe-inspiring blend of beauty and craftmanship. However, this enchanting piece of work remains more of an enigma to the outside world. This is so, because only few vishwakarma families in Aranmula really know the art of making then and have kept it a closely guarded secret. The aesthetic sense with which the Kannadi has been created speaks eloquently of creative genious. The beauty of the intricately carved frame and the crystal clear mirror is so enticing, an attempt to capture it in words fails.
The exact metals used in the alloy are unknown to general people and is maintained as a Vishwakarma family secret, though metallurgist suggest that this is an alloy of copper and tin. It is then polished for several days in a row to achieve their reflective surface.
These unique metal mirrors are the result of Kerala's rich cultural and metallurgical traditions, and have great historical and cultural value and are even considered to bring good luck. Produced by a single extended family in Aranmula, for more than 500 years, the origins of the Aranmula kannadi are linked with the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple. Legend has it that eight families of experts in temple arts and crafts were brought by the royal chief to Aranmula from Tirunelveli district to work in the Parthasarathy temple centuries ago on the mirrors.
Recognising its iconic status, the Kerala government declared that the Aranmula mirror would be the official memento to be presented to important personalities who visit the state. The British Museum in London too has a 45 centimeter tall Aranmula metal mirror in its collection.
People who want to buy it, you should know
that the mirror is made-to-order and the price ranges from Rs 800 to
Rs 100,000 depending on its size. Google to find out more.
The next time you redesigh your drawing room or the reception lounge, make sure that the magic mirror reflects your innate sense of beauty. Aranmula Kannadi does add a sense of grandeur.
You can read more about it here. http://www.rediff.com/
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