Aranmula, a small town in the Indian state of Kerala, is where the metal-alloy mirror known as Aranmula Kannadi (Malayalam) or the Aranmula mirror is created.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. 

These precious handmade metal mirror  are unique & auspicious  - they are  symbol of good luck & prosperity! Mysterious in its beauty, the metal mirror is believed to bring prosperity to home.  A 45 cm tall Aranmula Kannadi is preserved in British Museum located at London, UK. Geological indication has taken the potency of Aranmula Kannadi.

Normally, the mirror is stored at ambient temperature, away from sources of heat and dust. Aranmula Kannadi received GI certificate in the year 2004.