Aranmula & Kerala Bell Metal
GI TaggedSouth India's bell-metal casters keep alive temple-grade metallurgy, including the secretive Aranmula Kannadi — a front-surface mirror made of polished metal, not glass — whose alloy formula is a guarded family secret.
- Region of origin:
- Kerala
- GI registration:
- Aranmula Kannadi (Kerala); Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (TN)
- Materials:
- bell-metal; bronze
- Techniques:
- casting; polishing
- HS code (customs):
- 8306
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About Aranmula & Kerala Bell Metal
South India's bell-metal casters keep alive temple-grade metallurgy, including the secretive Aranmula Kannadi — a front-surface mirror made of polished metal, not glass — whose alloy formula is a guarded family secret.
- Region of origin
- Kerala
- GI registration
- Aranmula Kannadi (Kerala); Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (TN)
- Materials
- bell-metal; bronze
- Techniques
- casting; polishing
- HS code (customs)
- 8306
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Vishwakarma / Moosari of Kerala.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Aranmula & Kerala Bell Metal is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Aranmula Kannadi (Kerala); Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (TN)”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin