Aranmula Kannadi | Valkannadi (Hand Mirror with Handle)

Mysterious in its creation unequaled in its beauty, the Aranmula Kannadi is a unique object. Exclusive to Aranmula, a little village in the district of Pathanamthitta, Kerala which is also well known for its ancient temple dedicated to Lord Sree Krishna as Parthasarathy and the colorful snake boat Regatta, this mirror is made of metal, not glass! There in lies its uniqueness and its creation, a closely guarded secret, known to very few families, has been handed down from father to son for generations.