{"id":3755,"date":"2024-06-21T10:11:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T10:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keralahouseboat.com\/?p=3755"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:11:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T09:41:43","slug":"aranmula-kannadi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keralahouseboat.com\/aranmula-kannadi\/","title":{"rendered":"Aranmula Kannadi: Discover the Mystique of \u00a0Kerala&#8217;s Cultural Treasure"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3755\" class=\"elementor elementor-3755\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-770bea46 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"770bea46\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2415f291 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2415f291\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28995666 elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28995666\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Aranmula Kannadi, a unique metal mirror, stands as a shining testament to Kerala&#8217;s rich cultural heritage and centuries-old metallurgical expertise. Unlike ordinary glass mirrors, these treasures are meticulously crafted from a special alloy of copper and tin, polished to perfection over days.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f3c3a55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f3c3a55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Legacy of Artistry and Tradition in Aranmula<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-392a9833 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"392a9833\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Creating an Aranmula Kannadi is an intricate dance of skill and dedication. While traditionally guarded by Vishwabrahmana artisans, the knowledge has been shared with select individuals, ensuring the legacy endures.<\/p><ol><li><strong>Crucible Melting:<\/strong> The process starts with melting the copper-tin alloy in a crucible using a coconut shell and charcoal furnace.<\/li><li><strong>Molding with Clay:<\/strong> Special clay from Aranmula&#8217;s paddy fields is used to create molds, dried, baked, and coated with a coal mixture.<\/li><li><strong>Casting:<\/strong> Molten metal fills the mold, sealed with cow dung and clay. A second layer is applied, and the mold dries for a day.<\/li><li><strong>Furnace Firing:<\/strong> Filled molds are heated in the furnace to around 750 degrees Celsius.<\/li><li><strong>Cooling, Cutting, and Polishing:<\/strong> Cooled molds are broken, and the metal is cut to size. The mirror is then attached to a wooden plank and polished with coconut oil, jute, cotton, and velvet cloth.<\/li><\/ol><p>People who are more curious about the whole making process of Aranmula Kannadi can refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsource.in\/sites\/default\/files\/resource\/aranmula-kannadi-kerala\/downloads\/file\/Resource-aranmula-kannadi-kerala.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aranmula Kannadi Documentation<\/a> compiled by Prof. Bibhudutta Baral and Amulya S, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nid.edu\/about\/campuses\/bengaluru-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NID, Bengaluru<\/a>.\u00a0 Below, you have another video explaining the same:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c075cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"9c075cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=Ra4W_aztfHA&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f48c3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"11f48c3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Identifying Authentic Aranmula Kannadi<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dfa05b elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2dfa05b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Aranmula Kannadi was the first craft in Kerala to receive the GI tag, safeguarding its heritage and quality. To identify an authentic mirror:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Look for the Hologram:<\/strong> Mirrors produced from 2016 onwards should <a href=\"https:\/\/aranmulakannadi.org\/tag\/original-aranmula-kannadi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bear a hologram.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>The Fingertip Test:<\/strong> Gently touch the surface\u2014an authentic mirror will not show a gap between your finger and its reflection.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f50479a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f50479a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Evolving Craft and Its Future<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d4b119 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34d4b119\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The craft is no longer confined to a few families. Engineers, MBAs, and other professionals are now carrying forward this legacy, adapting to modern demands while preserving tradition. While disputes exist regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/search.ipindia.gov.in\/GIRPublic\/Application\/Details\/3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GI rights<\/a>, genuine artisans continue to produce exquisite mirrors, sought after by individuals and government institutions alike.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e928565 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e928565\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to Buy and How to Care?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ca52e3 elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52ca52e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For an authentic Aranmula Kannadi, purchase directly from authorized artisans or reputable dealers in Aranmula. <a href=\"https:\/\/thearanmulakannadi.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thearanmulakannadi.com<\/a> is a recommended source due to its transparent practices, use of manual labour, and reasonable pricing. You could also get in touch with Shri A. K. Selvaraj, Senior Craftsman, Aranmula, Kerala, Mobile: 09947725232. He can help you get the real Aranmula Kannadi at the real price.<\/p><p>To cherish your mirror, handle it with care, dust with a soft cloth, and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.<\/p><p>The Aranmula Kannadi is not just a mirror; it&#8217;s a reflection of Kerala&#8217;s soul, a harmonious blend of art, heritage, and enduring craftsmanship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of Aranmula Kannadi, Kerala&#8217;s unique metal mirrors. 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