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. It is a metal-alloy mirror, or front surface reflection mirror, as opposed to the traditional "silvered" glass mirrors, which removes secondary reflections and aberrations common with rear surface mirrors.

The Most Precious Handmade Metal Mirror In the World! Very unique & auspicious mirror - the symbol of good luck & prosperity! Mysterious in its beauty, the metal mirror is believed to bring prosperity to your home. Aranmula Kannadi is a wonder to the world because of its specialty. A 45 cm tall Aranmula Kannadi is preserved in British Museum located at London, UK. Geological indication has taken the potency of Aranmula Kannadi

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.