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SHANKH- Slanting Conch Shaped Aranmula Kannadi 3.5 Inch

Seller: RADHIKA SURESH

Rs. 8000

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A unique metal mirror made in Aranmula, a quaint temple town in the heart of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala. Kannadi in Malayalam means mirror and with its origins at Aranmula, it gets the name “Aranmula Kannadi”. Made by the finest craftsman for generations, the magical potion of making it from an alloy of tin and copper still remains a secret confined to the family handed down only to their descendants. Unlike glass mirrors here the light rays cannot go in and no refraction takes place. Your image is seen under the surface of the mirror, precisely and perfectly. Elaborate brass carvings adorn its edges and the finely polished surface proudly reflects the masterful craftsmanship of the Kerala artisans.

One of the outstanding creations of Kerala, the Aranmula Kannadi, a famed souvenir is not just an adornment to your homes but harbingers of prosperity and luck. It is believed to ward off all evil and usher in wealth and prosperity. It is a flamboyant symbol of Kerala’s rich culture and tradition. Possess one for yourself and feel the exquisite and supreme craftsmanship that went behind the making of the mirror. Beckoning cheerful times, nothing indicates goodwill than gifting these traditional, incredibly priceless mirrors to your loved ones. The divine shape of the Conch, called Shankh in Malayalam is captured in this Aranmula Kannadi. The conch is a tropical molluscs, its resounding call representing the iron will and fortitude of the people of Kerala since the beginning of time. The erstwhile State of Travancore carried a conch guarded by two majestic tuskers as its royal symbol and now is immortalized by being placed on the Official Emblem of the State of Kerala. These majestic looking mirrors are equipped with a comfortable back stand that ensures its display in multiple locations around the house, to create a regal atmosphe

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