Tellicherry pepper
Malabar coast, Kerala
$18
Aranmula, Kerala
Aranmula metal mirror
$260 expected price
4 in. mirror, rosewood stand
Part of the wedding tray, never touched by anyone but the bride.
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- Reserve now, pay later. No card needed. We email you to confirm and pay when your piece reaches the US.
- Made where it’s from. Bought directly from the maker in Aranmula.
The story
A mirror cast from a secret bell-metal alloy and polished by hand for days until it reflects from its front surface, not through glass. Made by a handful of families in one village.
Details
- GI-tagged craft
- Hand-polished, front-surface reflection
- Signed by the maker
- Size: 4 in. mirror, rosewood stand
Reservations & delivery
Reserving is free and holds a place in the first shipment. When it reaches the US we email you a link to confirm and pay. If you’ve changed your mind, ignore the email and the reservation lapses. Read the FAQ.
Who makes it
One of the few families in Aranmula who still cast and polish the metal mirror.
Pure-zari silk, Malabar pepper, estate coffee and a pickle made once a year.
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