About us

A Legacy Crafted in Metal

Who we are

Crafted in Tradition, Polished in Perfection

Aiswarya Handicrafts is dedicated to preserving the timeless legacy of the Aranmula Kannadi, a unique handcrafted metal mirror with origins tracing back to the Vedic period. Revered for its divine composition and distortion free reflections, this rare art form is deeply rooted in tradition and cultural heritage.

Each mirror is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, using secret metal alloys and age old techniques passed down through generations. With unmatched precision and patience, every piece reflects not just an image but the soul of India’s craftsmanship making it a cherished symbol of elegance, authenticity, and tradition worldwide.

“Aranmula Kannadi is as beautiful and attractive as the glittering gold purified in fire”

Aranmula Kannadi is not mass produced and is hand made with all its perfections as how one looks at it? While commercially available glass mirrors reflect an image, because of a silver coating at its rear, Aranmula Metal Mirror is the only mirror which reflects from the front plane. This had its popularity until the advent of the commercially manufactured glass mirrors which proved to be much cheaper. The demand of Aranmula Kannadi grew by bounds only a decade ago especially in foreign countries.

A huge amount of determination, perseverance and patience goes into the making of this enchanting mirror. Mud from the local paddy fields is used for the mould into which the molten alloy mix is poured to cast the mirror and the technique followed is the cire-perdue or the lost wax method of casting. Even with the utmost care, only about 60% of the cast metal mirrors can be salvaged, the rest get damaged in the process of manufacture. The metal mirror is then polished using well-ground, burnt clay powder mixed with special oil on a jute cloth. To achieve a highly reflective surface, polishing can go on from one to several days. When a satisfactory finish is achieved, the mirror is mounted on various models of artistic brass frames.

Our Values, Our Legacy

History

Rooted in Aranmula, Kerala, this centuries-old craft is passed through generations. At Aiswarya Handicrafts, we preserve its secret techniques, ensuring every mirror reflects authenticity and timeless heritage.

Mission

To preserve and promote the heritage of Aranmula Kannadi by delivering 100% authentic, handcrafted mirrors that reflect timeless tradition and divine craftsmanship to the world.

Vision

To be the most trusted name in Aranmula Kannadi, connecting global admirers to Kerala’s cultural heritage through authenticity, quality, and artistry.

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