Aranmula Kannadi AKK12 Jharkhand To create the alloy's reflecting

To create the alloy's reflecting surface

shaping the wood on a lathe and applying colored lac using heat and friction

but many are no longer actively involved

The Ettikopaka Nandi Box is a beautiful blend of artistry

situated between Puri and Bhubaneswar

Aranmula Kannadi AKK12 Jharkhand To create the alloy's reflectingThe 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