This Mirror Reflects Your Truest Self

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  • You haven’t really seen yourself until you’ve gazed into an Aranmula kannadi. These mysterious mirrors have been made in India, for centuries, and are said to reflect your truest self. Unlike plane mirrors, Aranmula kannadi are front-reflecting, meaning the image that is shown is not distorted. Today, there are only a handful of families handcrafting them out of an alloy of tin and copper. They’re expensive, but for good reason. Haradi, a local craftsman, guides us through the complex, painstaking process of making one of these gorgeous showpieces.
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  • @resmarted
    @resmarted 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8702

    Everyone in the comments: makes the same self deprecating joke

    • @stevencooper4422
      @stevencooper4422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +180

      We all have become sheeple. We give baaaaad jokes 🐑

    • @maryjanesabott5183
      @maryjanesabott5183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      1275638a oof more like unoriginal and over used

    • @d0pplr118
      @d0pplr118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@maryjanesabott5183 yea true hahaha

    • @connormclernon26
      @connormclernon26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      1275638a or everyone has low self esteem

    • @resmarted
      @resmarted 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Kristianna Fajardo that’s why I said the same

  • @vyktrii
    @vyktrii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2620

    Just in case anyone is wondering how much these costs, They cost around 50$ (the size he was holding in the video), its costly compared to normal mirrors which are like 0.5$

    • @mirarami1055
      @mirarami1055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +335

      It's a handycraft items, not mass production items. You can't compare an apple with a peanut. The craftmen's skill, time, effort & soul which put into making such items give them their own values, thus also give them their own price... Mass production item were less valued items which made by machinaries, for quantity over quality.

    • @vyktrii
      @vyktrii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +427

      @@mirarami1055 Im not comparing them, im just telling everyone else how much they cost as they didn't mention it in the video

    • @sourpuss5951
      @sourpuss5951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      @@mirarami1055 Other people wanna know how much these things cost though, and OP answered.

    • @-anwesha
      @-anwesha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Thanks!..That's exactly what I was wondering...

    • @mapuna5007
      @mapuna5007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks man.

  • @1337Unlucky
    @1337Unlucky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9957

    "the making of the mirror is a secret"
    Starts showing the process.

    • @coolpad9111
      @coolpad9111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +606

      Ratio of the metals to make the alloy.

    • @mcgeebig6197
      @mcgeebig6197 4 ปีที่แล้ว +682

      Its just showing the basics not the full process

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Alex ikr

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      mcgee big its showing half of it yes
      But half of it makes room for fakes

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Kiel Anderson well yes but fakers will do anything to make a quick buck..

  • @icemage8837
    @icemage8837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7960

    False, the black screen on your phone is the truest reflection of your personality.

    • @pierregikh
      @pierregikh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +501

      You had NO right to call me out like this. I was on my phone and everything.

    • @silkysille
      @silkysille 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Corek lol

    • @mgsgamer8340
      @mgsgamer8340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      c o r r e c t

    • @sethleoric2598
      @sethleoric2598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      When you get deep in the rabbit hole, you forget who you are

    • @mgsgamer8340
      @mgsgamer8340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      When you get deep in the rabbit hole, you die before you die of dementia. You die because of thirst.

  • @cliftonaurelius3060
    @cliftonaurelius3060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1223

    Can we just appreciate how beautiful the mirror is.

    • @marygraceoyangorin8918
      @marygraceoyangorin8918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Late but, yeah I agree. The mirror's design is overall pretty 💖💯

    • @simp5508
      @simp5508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is not

    • @sano8172
      @sano8172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@simp5508 ok simp

    • @kunjupulla
      @kunjupulla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My school is near this workshop. But it's really expensive. We once commissioned a big mirror and it cost around $10000 (a million rupees). But it was worth it.

    • @iambackwithabang
      @iambackwithabang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I own two of them. It's high maintenance. But they are so beautiful.

  • @devanshthakker3106
    @devanshthakker3106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3456

    Since this mirror shows true self. I am preety sure y'all would look wonderful.

    • @infernox4664
      @infernox4664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Thanks!

    • @Skwidify
      @Skwidify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Wholesome comment

    • @Siriusly10
      @Siriusly10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Can’t tell if wholesome or sarcastic 😭

    • @Skwidify
      @Skwidify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Siriusly10 it ain't

    • @devanshthakker3106
      @devanshthakker3106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@Siriusly10 It's not sarcastic. 🙏😄

  • @SethColby69
    @SethColby69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17168

    let's all be honest , bet if we used that mirror , it'd probably tell us that we're a huge disappointment

    • @AyubuKK
      @AyubuKK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Seth Colby 😂

    • @AzlianaLyana
      @AzlianaLyana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Oh no...! Hahahahaha

    • @corytorry7344
      @corytorry7344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Soooo true

    • @lewd8967
      @lewd8967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      . when someone like me/a wrestling fan comments

    • @nothere928
      @nothere928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I don’t need a mirror to tell me I have my mom and dad for that

  • @mr.zero07936
    @mr.zero07936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +914

    "this mirror reflects your truest self"
    The mirror : "you're a wizard, Harry"

  • @angithanilkumar
    @angithanilkumar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1800

    For anyone wondering the price of these:
    Small mirrors which fit in your palm starts at around $15.
    The one in this video costs north of $50
    There are larger mirrors,but the price depends on the design and engravings on the frame too.
    I live quite near this village.If anyone is interested in purchasing a mirror and support these craftsmen,I can purchase and ship them to you.

    • @hannahuynh1487
      @hannahuynh1487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Angith Anil Kumar I’m interested

    • @PMAngst
      @PMAngst 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Wow. I'm interested

    • @mohdfaizism
      @mohdfaizism 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

      Definitely this guy is not doing social service...Beware of him might be fraud !

    • @angithanilkumar
      @angithanilkumar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +196

      @@mohdfaizism of course I'm not doing a social service! I'll charge for my efforts and shipping too.But It'll be reasonable,and you'll get all the receipts and bills with it so everything's clear.

    • @zed9095
      @zed9095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      You know, you can't trust a guy named Kumar 😊

  • @sonofaquack6987
    @sonofaquack6987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2551

    Video: “My name is Haridas. I make Aranmula Kannadi.”
    Subtitles: “IN YOU BETA ON JANNA ARMLOCK ANNIHILATE YOUR MOTHER ONE”

    • @tonywoods1226
      @tonywoods1226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      For me, Janna was hydrogen

    • @Ionirop
      @Ionirop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@tonywoods1226 yup me too

    • @Koushikdbrp
      @Koushikdbrp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @maureendon2647
      @maureendon2647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Lol, I dont need the subtitles from the video because I speak the language at home 😂

    • @hsmacaraig
      @hsmacaraig 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      *a n n i h i l a t e y o u r m o t h e r o n e*

  • @nithishnithish504
    @nithishnithish504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2550

    The state government of Kerala should promote this craftsmanship, this craftsmanship is now only practiced by few families,
    Kerala is truly a gem of India 🇮🇳🙏

    • @a_vertical_line
      @a_vertical_line 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yes I am from Kerala and it is amazing

    • @tyrstone3539
      @tyrstone3539 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ameen

    • @hitnailhalfway2485
      @hitnailhalfway2485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      kerala is a gem in it's own. don't associate it with hindia

    • @Vor567tez
      @Vor567tez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Here we go again "Indians vs Indian".
      This is why so easily British got us and managed to rule us for 200yrs and while going back broke us into pieces.😒

    • @KD-wp6cm
      @KD-wp6cm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Kerela is going through jihad by islamic mafia

  • @harishcet04
    @harishcet04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1527

    He is speaking our language, Malayalam. Thanks for posting this wonderful story from our state, Kerala India.

    • @thisisajaym
      @thisisajaym 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yo kerala fam hit like :D

    • @SA-bp5kw
      @SA-bp5kw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kollam

    • @ankaliniumaharan9683
      @ankaliniumaharan9683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It's pretty similar to Tamil so I can understand a lot of it

    • @India_first-k6n
      @India_first-k6n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What does it do? And is it true or it's just a belief??

    • @shammimaakter9318
      @shammimaakter9318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Omg I used to be able to speak that language when I was suuupper young because I was in an indian school but after so many years of not speaking it I have forgotten the language 😔

  • @valentinoferriello9032
    @valentinoferriello9032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5499

    No one:
    Everyone in this comments section: If I look in this mirror I see trash

    • @resmarted
      @resmarted 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      @@S1ncerelyMe its very trendy right now for some reason

    • @rayneras1367
      @rayneras1367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @Decent Somebody ikr

    • @mypc1877
      @mypc1877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      THIS.

    • @zythe5775
      @zythe5775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mood.

    • @hao7250
      @hao7250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You're not wrong though

  • @humanbeing4704
    @humanbeing4704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +549

    Mannnn.. Indian handicraft needs to be supported everything is slowly vanishing

    • @ramikhelani7476
      @ramikhelani7476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yep and with the trend of hating India for its movies and ads its even faster.

    • @darshnes3986
      @darshnes3986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@ramikhelani7476 I think only Bollywood is hated. Their regional films are loved.

    • @aranmula_kannadi
      @aranmula_kannadi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yes, traditional handicrafts need huge efforts and skills. since it's handmade significant effort is required to make each of these mirrors. no wonder why the new generation is not interested in it. it may fade within next 2-3 generations.

    • @291rajk
      @291rajk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And he don't tells you the exact proportion of metals for making alloy... just a STUPID girl 😂😂😂

    • @humanbeing4704
      @humanbeing4704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@291rajk brother if you noticed i wrote the term 'handicraft' it's an umbrella term so i meant to say all kinds of handicrafts .

  • @pinecone27
    @pinecone27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    The only true mirror is when I’m watching TH-cam and the screen goes black. That’s when you see deepest inside your soul.

  • @nathanreaperz8229
    @nathanreaperz8229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1463

    0:29
    captions: armlock annihilate your mother
    👁👄👁 *pls don't*

    • @zynifi
      @zynifi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      damn lmao

    • @Rainkit
      @Rainkit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I will lol

    • @nathanreaperz8229
      @nathanreaperz8229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Rainkit it's just a joke, and anyways, you can't.

    • @doraemonsam123
      @doraemonsam123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zynifi cañada.lmao

    • @hammedburger3712
      @hammedburger3712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Prego Sauce Ragu better

  • @privatedomicile
    @privatedomicile 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5376

    The mirror would say I'm an introvert that can't even ask for a ketchup packet ._.

    • @nottodaynint.nottoday2235
      @nottodaynint.nottoday2235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +169

      Being an introvert and being shy aren't the same ):

    • @noahy.9827
      @noahy.9827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      You can have a ketchup packet

    • @valentinoferriello9032
      @valentinoferriello9032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      That's sad

    • @MrDuckyart
      @MrDuckyart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I know that feel :

    • @tadas7985
      @tadas7985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      This is stupid, how can someone be this fucking scared of human conversation

  • @256hibajameela9
    @256hibajameela9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Malayalam is a language that is not that widely known.....Im so proud to see my people on good channels such as this. I hope that man and his family dont stop making such precious antiques and continue their ancestoral culture

  • @kushagrakapoor7890
    @kushagrakapoor7890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "I learned it from my father and it will pass on to my son. this is my ambition and my prayer". this is the most beautiful thing ive heard all day.

  • @dirtyyogurt1565
    @dirtyyogurt1565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    Me: **uses mirror**
    Mirror: **smashes itself on the ground**

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂

    • @samuelromero5786
      @samuelromero5786 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think far too wrong

    • @garlicbread3170
      @garlicbread3170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ngl I’ll probably smash it too

    • @AmartyaDas-kc3lw
      @AmartyaDas-kc3lw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It won't scatter like glass 😂

  • @Rujproductions
    @Rujproductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    My family is from this village and we have a few! Because of their value and craftsmanship, they are considered auspicious to have in your home. I love visiting the families when I go back- they let you see the process and hard work that goes into making each one!

  • @muskreality
    @muskreality 4 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    Me: Mirror Mirror on the wall who is the finest of them all?
    Mirror: Princess Fiona

    • @iaintedgy1984
      @iaintedgy1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Facts

    • @iaintedgy1984
      @iaintedgy1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Minh Nguyễn Ngọc Bình I can't help but to think this is sarcasm

  • @BRUTALKING
    @BRUTALKING 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Proud to be a malayali.
    MY DAD GOT THIS MIRROR AS A GIFT.WHEN HE GOT RETRIED FROM HIS JOB!

    • @hammedburger3712
      @hammedburger3712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @zee zing 69,420,360 trillion dollars

    • @bartendingcrow6497
      @bartendingcrow6497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@hammedburger3712 very funni hahaha!

    • @hammedburger3712
      @hammedburger3712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@bartendingcrow6497 I deserve a comedy award

    • @coolpad9111
      @coolpad9111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @zee zing maybe 200 bucks..

    • @sudhinkambrarh7964
      @sudhinkambrarh7964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @zee zing basically a standard size aranmula kannadi costs about 6000 Indian rupees ...that means about 85 us dollars...

  • @gokuldastvm
    @gokuldastvm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    There is a lot to making an alloy even by modern standards - the ratio of each element, the stage at which it is added, the thermal process, exposure to external elements etc. They all affect how the alloy crystallizes, how many defects it has and how it attains its properties. Mirror grinding is also an intricate multistage process - requiring an entire different set of skills and materials. They have shown you only a fraction of the know how required for this.
    Even modern aerospace alloy making and manufacturing processes are guarded secrets. But these historical alloys were invented so long ago when the world was not so advanced. Those families rightly cherish those knowledge as a generational gift. Another example of such a time honoured tradition is the 'katana' (samurai sword) of Japan. Here is long video about its creation: th-cam.com/video/VE_4zHNcieM/w-d-xo.html
    P.S: I really like crystals, though I don't know much about it. It's a microcosm of pure symmetry and layers of complexity that defines everything see. Even the computer chips I use to write this has incredible amount of thought and discovery in the pure crystals they use.

  • @bananabuns1369
    @bananabuns1369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    "this mirror shows the true version of yourself!"
    almost everyone in the comments: IM DA TRAASH MAN, I AM GAAAHRBAGE

  • @ivannovotny4552
    @ivannovotny4552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Beautiful craftsmanship and it shows you what could be accomplished with the simple tools and creativity.

    • @adriangudino3412
      @adriangudino3412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Skill more importantly

    • @alexanderchristopher6237
      @alexanderchristopher6237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      pickle yes, but you still need the tools though. Unless your finger nails are sharp enough to cut through metal.

  • @AzlianaLyana
    @AzlianaLyana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Maybe when they said "Look yourself in the mirror" I guess they meant this one. Idk...Everytime I look at a normal mirror, I feel fabs.

    • @sourpuss5951
      @sourpuss5951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Al Debaran lmao

    • @AzlianaLyana
      @AzlianaLyana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Al Debaran lol... I'm sorry if all your dates left you after the first date. But to answer your question, I don't do selfies. Even if I do take without filters, still faaaabs 😎

    • @arsfixxxer7563
      @arsfixxxer7563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Al Debaran I thought filters exist for ugly people like you? Real people use mirrors.

    • @moonwife
      @moonwife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cuz you are

    • @awelotta
      @awelotta 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Apparently phone cameras take multiple photos and then makes a composite with a lot of software, so it's not really just a picture, though in some ways it's more accurate to human vision

  • @ishaanchaudhry7275
    @ishaanchaudhry7275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing craftsmanship. Thanks the great big story. Even an indian wouldn't know this. Incredible India ❤️🙏

  • @viome1
    @viome1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "It's a known fact that the Aranmula mirror is costly" as it should cause they deserve it and all the other artists ( ^v^ )

    • @mrgyani
      @mrgyani 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They cost just about $15-50..

  • @Zetsuke4
    @Zetsuke4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    Me: _looks at the mirror_
    Me: _sees my exact same handsome face and realizes that not even a faulty mirror can distort my pretty face_

    • @Zetsuke4
      @Zetsuke4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@avl32 This is saturday

    • @aharrypotterfan5951
      @aharrypotterfan5951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zetsuke4 it’s Sunday today your a day early

    • @catherinevo6060
      @catherinevo6060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Zetsuke4 why have you stopped uploading

    • @Shiva-bi9in
      @Shiva-bi9in 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Wow, this was a breath of fresh air. The same old self-deprecating "jokes" get old real fast.

    • @halamadruuid2380
      @halamadruuid2380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Irrelevant Someone Yeah, a lot of people have anxiety, like how they think they look, sound, act, or they have hidden insecurities, or other mental health problems, or... they just might have poor social skills, or other problems that idk

  • @ZaxorVonSkyler
    @ZaxorVonSkyler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Why does everyone in the comments think they are a disappointment? Don't they realise they're only human? Do they expect that they're supposed to be perfect or something?

    • @yong8664
      @yong8664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      right

    • @mrkali5883
      @mrkali5883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Everyone in this comment section: SPEECHLESS 😐😑😐

    • @bas8792
      @bas8792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not me but everyone around me expect me to be perfect

    • @ZaxorVonSkyler
      @ZaxorVonSkyler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@bas8792 Yeah that's probably it. Adults need to relax over mistakes kids make, they are give them self esteem issues. They need to remember that they were never perfect as kids and still aren't perfect either.

    • @elkapitan75
      @elkapitan75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Watching too much tv ads and hollywood would be my guess

  • @sigmagrinder7648
    @sigmagrinder7648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    സാധാരണ കേരളവുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട വിഡിയോസിൽ മലയാളം കമന്റ്സ് ആണ് കൂടുതൽ ഉണ്ടാവാറ് ഇത് ഇപ്പോൾ വിദേശത്തും പോപ്പുലർ അയ്യാ ഒരു ചാനൽ ആണ് 💓🤗 proud to be a malayali

  • @arunkumarbalakrishnan8423
    @arunkumarbalakrishnan8423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    These people live in my neighbor state, Kerala! I love listening to Malayalam and identifying the Tamil commonalities between the two languages! Beautiful state. I wish all states prioritized education like Kerala!

    • @Listopia10
      @Listopia10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Malayalam = Sanskrit+ Tamil..... Namaskaram 🙏

    • @jake_runs_the_world
      @jake_runs_the_world 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol I’m pretty sure you’re a dickhead to all people form Kerala irl

    • @arunkumarbalakrishnan8423
      @arunkumarbalakrishnan8423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Think whatever you want, mate.

    • @nithishnithish504
      @nithishnithish504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jake_runs_the_world first of all you are not a keralite and you cannot be rude to my fellow countrymen

  • @chandraravikumar
    @chandraravikumar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This family is so proud, and rightfully so, of this traditional art, craft and skill, that they have nurtured and are practicing over so many generations. They deserve our appreciation and our gratitude for having the tenacity, dignity and regard for their heritage, and keeping it alive against so many adverse pressures, when so many of us have failed to do so with ours. I will surely buy one of these mirrors. I hope that someone in touch with the family will pass my regards to them.

  • @eca-lv9ex
    @eca-lv9ex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    imagine the moment you ordered this kind of mirror and was excited to use it and once you saw your self in the mirror you were awestruck by how NOT bad you actually look

  • @Fluffycakez5
    @Fluffycakez5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    When I look in this Mirror I see...
    Someone who is actually trying to overcome their problems instead of SITTING THERE, ACCEPTING THEIR FATE, WHEN THEY HAVE 👏SO 👏MUCH 👏OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!!
    *REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-*
    Yet during my spring break I haven’t left the house...

  • @gowthamkrishnans8869
    @gowthamkrishnans8869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am a Malayali and I am proud of it! Keep up the good work great big story 😀

  • @robbiny446
    @robbiny446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I really wanna see me, my true self, people just look at me, the mirror looks at me like the others, but I haven't seen myself the mirror is just like the people, I want a real mirror that makes me see my self, I wonder if I'm beautiful or not..

  • @drissartist5370
    @drissartist5370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful to see real crafts work being done! We live in a overconsumption society, one mirror like this would service our needs to look into the mirror , thank you , its a gift

  • @notsam_rohan
    @notsam_rohan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Arnamula mirror when it sees selfie camera: "Finally a worthy opponent! Our battle will be legendary."

  • @analisapena3086
    @analisapena3086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    Me: *looks in mirror.*
    Also me: “someone explain to me why there’s a trash can looking at me-“

    • @AViewCado69420
      @AViewCado69420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @10k subs without a single video challenge self deprecation at its common

    • @whymakemelikegobruuh767
      @whymakemelikegobruuh767 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @10k subs without a single video challenge
      Nobody can also win with an extremely confident, extra guy.
      Self dissing is just for fun. Self bragging is just flexing.

    • @whymakemelikegobruuh767
      @whymakemelikegobruuh767 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @10k subs without a single video challenge
      They aren't that positive....

    • @yikes1915
      @yikes1915 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha ur so quirky

    • @whymakemelikegobruuh767
      @whymakemelikegobruuh767 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @10k subs without a single video challenge
      I meant being extra, overconfidence aren't positive...

  • @adamnelvin5156
    @adamnelvin5156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Mom : "My boy looks handsome."
    ^_^
    That Mirror : *"Imma about to end this boi whole career."*

  • @hitachi4264
    @hitachi4264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    Welcome to the early squad, we are boring here

  • @ambilypattazhiyil9995
    @ambilypattazhiyil9995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Proud to watch this video as I'm from Aranmula,Kerala.

  • @RAD10WALA
    @RAD10WALA 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG!!! It's so wholesome to see a video where 70% of the time what I hear is somebody else speak my native language. Thanks a lot Great Big Story.

  • @poison3637
    @poison3637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    If used that mirror, I would see an *E p i c* gamer.

    • @lazy7758
      @lazy7758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ifunny.co

    • @asiantalan
      @asiantalan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ThatOnePerson • 37 years ago straight face gang

  • @uninor01
    @uninor01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    product of my state. God's own country ❤

  • @n.skumar2135
    @n.skumar2135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aranmula isn't only famous for Aranmula Kannadi, but for also Aranmula Vallasadhya which is the world's largest vegetarian feast in the world and also very famous for Aranmula Vallamkali which includes 52 shores and 52 Paliyodam's(Snake Boat which is designed to defeat bandits and protect Thiruonam Thonni).🙏☺️

  • @Jennifer6486
    @Jennifer6486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Malayalam!! so cool! thanks for posting this. it means more to me than you’ll ever know

  • @pushpalathab192
    @pushpalathab192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in Kerala and I know about Aranmula Kannaadi. Its real not fake. It will reflect your image very clearly and perfectly than other mirrors. That's why it's famous.

  • @Digital111
    @Digital111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    1:54 "I'm gonna eat my chilli"

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Wow, these mirrors show me my "truest self"? I guess it might look better since I'm physically ugly but I try to be a decent person

    • @Hygix_
      @Hygix_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao pls reply

    • @pandatobi5897
      @pandatobi5897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      r/humblebrag lmao

    • @retardrdcompany
      @retardrdcompany 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why are u everywhere wtf

    • @ash_aiden
      @ash_aiden 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @PracticalExperts
      @PracticalExperts 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, i have this mirror and if you are ugly you will look more uglier while looking at it

  • @nollers74
    @nollers74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Start of video: no one knows how to make this mirror other then a few families
    The video: here’s how to make it

    • @Pranavntespam
      @Pranavntespam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One like for your account name

    • @suryakiran3085
      @suryakiran3085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nobody knows the compostition bro ! Your name is dope as shit 👌

    • @nollers74
      @nollers74 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      why are you interested in my profile name wtf

    • @zokam7792
      @zokam7792 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nollers74 cuz we want to help you :)

    • @lebroskyvideo8363
      @lebroskyvideo8363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They did not show the whole process

  • @vishnus8261
    @vishnus8261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big thumbs-up for not using the typical western media's musical track for India..
    മലയാളി പൊളി alle...

  • @JuliaKeelerPeck
    @JuliaKeelerPeck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a materials science engineer I would love to get my hands on one of these to figure out the specifics of the alloy and try and make one myself. Nothing could ever compare to the original artisans, though.

    • @aranmula_kannadi
      @aranmula_kannadi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you are mostly welcome. many metallurgy research labs already purchased and conducted several studies about aranmula kannadi and its metal combination.

    • @dogodogo5891
      @dogodogo5891 ปีที่แล้ว

      speculum mirror

  • @JanuaryPictures
    @JanuaryPictures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    മലയാളികൾ ആരെങ്കിലും ഉണ്ടോ
    😍😍😍😍

    • @syamks3996
      @syamks3996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aaranmula temple nu aduthulla njan😊

    • @ThisGuy_JJ
      @ThisGuy_JJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@syamks3996 super👌

    • @deltadeltus5788
      @deltadeltus5788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      From ഇടുക്കി 😁

    • @muhammeddanish2757
      @muhammeddanish2757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      പിന്നല്ലാതെ എവിടെയും ഉണ്ടാവാം malayali

    • @instrider
      @instrider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes

  • @shaheerthekhan
    @shaheerthekhan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Dumbledore:
    *EXCUSE ME*

  • @nithinsudheer
    @nithinsudheer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    മലയാളി ആരെകിലും ഉണ്ടോ ഇവിടെ 😍😜

  • @maheekab.5157
    @maheekab.5157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm an indian and i sidnt know anything about this, and I've been to almost every city of south india. i get to know so many things about my own country through this channel agh

  • @Dootsauce
    @Dootsauce 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I'm from Kerela this is actually an historic piece which has been used in centuries and requires alot of hardwork and labour in the end it truly resembles your face and tells your brain in a way of how your looking into it

  • @tachyon3.14
    @tachyon3.14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This looks like it came right out of a fairy tale

  • @ThatNerdAlbert
    @ThatNerdAlbert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    i bet someone in someone's reply section of a self deprecating joke they made is saying that people are just trying to get attention

  • @CuriousIndianGuy
    @CuriousIndianGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What range of difference are we talking about between this mirror and the regular one?

    • @haris9481
      @haris9481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Almost ₹1000

    • @freekerala1332
      @freekerala1332 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This mirror costs 50 dollars lol

    • @sadafdavre1147
      @sadafdavre1147 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That too for a small one. Worth it tho

  • @amandac8836
    @amandac8836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People in comments saying the mirror would show their true selves as trash, lemme say this: NO. YOU'RE DAMN FABULOUS, DAMN IT. EVEN IF YOU DON'T THINK SO. 💕

  • @shubhamgadre3714
    @shubhamgadre3714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought one for my sister, and it's the most beautiful mirror in which you can ever see yourself

  • @charu9446
    @charu9446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    മലയാളികളാരും ഇവിടെ ഇല്ലെ?😣

  • @mahhakdy8367
    @mahhakdy8367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ഓരോ മലയാളിക്കും ഇത് ഒരു അഭിമാനം.അല്ലെ 🤟

  • @roboppi6368
    @roboppi6368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Me: *_looks in mirror_*
    Mirror: 💩

    • @chchchchia6889
      @chchchchia6889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      wowww arent you so original and funny with your self deprecating humor 😐

    • @chchchchia6889
      @chchchchia6889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @DefinitionOfDizy not really. my username isnt self deprecating, at least to me.

  • @SuperMiloTV
    @SuperMiloTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how they do it hand made. Yup it is not perfect but that makes it unique. I mean you a buying a mirror distinct from others.

  • @pd9662
    @pd9662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely worth the cost. Look at that craftsmanship. Just beautiful.

  • @alihassan4060
    @alihassan4060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    "Mirror mirror on the wall whose the dumbest of them all"
    Mirror: not you
    😯 So I'm smart 😃
    Mirror: yes but no

  • @muhssinjamal9682
    @muhssinjamal9682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    The language he was talking is malayalam.

    • @manjumathew1977
      @manjumathew1977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya

    • @alejandromendez488
      @alejandromendez488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool

    • @KangmasComment
      @KangmasComment 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He uses to many English words, and it doesn't feel right to my ears

    • @muhssinjamal9682
      @muhssinjamal9682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I am an Indian mother tongue is malayalam. To be honest malayalam is the hardest language for me

    • @benji0054
      @benji0054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I speak Malayalam too, we use a bit of English in Malayalam sometimes

  • @Rose-or8om
    @Rose-or8om 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When you don’t need to use subtitles for a TH-cam video for the first time 🤩

  • @janettr1533
    @janettr1533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is probably the only video I’ve watched without having anxiety🤗 glad to have watched this

  • @davidmathews5245
    @davidmathews5245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m from Kerala. My grandmother gifted my sister one of these when she was young. It was really beautiful.

    • @aranmula_kannadi
      @aranmula_kannadi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if maintained well, aranmula kannadi will last for 1000 years or more.

  • @flowerwinter2540
    @flowerwinter2540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I want to get one of these mirrors, cause I like them.😍😍😍😍

  • @debroyprasenjit
    @debroyprasenjit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Amazing. Craftsmanship.

  • @nandanaanoop5647
    @nandanaanoop5647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Proud to be one of God's own country (kerala) my cousin has this mirror

  • @John-ym9ht
    @John-ym9ht 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It seems that anything completely handcrafted is becoming more and more rare.

  • @thewackyvalentino
    @thewackyvalentino 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am from Kerala and I never witnessed an Aranmula Kannadi though I heard of it a lot. Good documentary

  • @manjithjr9576
    @manjithjr9576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Malayali this is made in kerala proud to be from kerala

  • @arandomfox9009
    @arandomfox9009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The people: it will tell me I’m trash
    The mirror: You’re trash
    The people: ._.

  • @rintujoshysam9930
    @rintujoshysam9930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Proud to be a guy who is from the same place. 😻

    • @kita3638
      @kita3638 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      nobody cares

    • @manjumathew1977
      @manjumathew1977 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

    • @aneeshprasobhan
      @aneeshprasobhan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      a guy 2 blocks away from me won the lottery, im feeling so proud.

    • @manjumathew1977
      @manjumathew1977 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aneeshprasobhan 😂😂😂

  • @tamafeet7447
    @tamafeet7447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the fact that the regular mirrors i see myself in everyday don't really show how i look to other people frightens me

    • @PracticalExperts
      @PracticalExperts 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I phones front camera somewhat shows

  • @MayureshKadu
    @MayureshKadu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such craftsmanship. Such a beautiful output. And such rich history. Wonderful to see.

  • @aaron-kn5ho
    @aaron-kn5ho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    me:
    mirror:
    mirror: “you become a lawyer.”
    me: “OBJECTION!”

    • @moth9659
      @moth9659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      finally something original

    • @eridanampora3024
      @eridanampora3024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice Ace attorney reference

    • @cherry414
      @cherry414 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your autopsy report is outdated

    • @IcelandicChair
      @IcelandicChair 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A good comment. I envy.

  • @debuthefilmguy1897
    @debuthefilmguy1897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Guy: In the future this secret will move towards my son
    Meanwhile son: I want to be a tiktok artist.

  • @amerggm8539
    @amerggm8539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Put on subtitles and go to 0:25 and wait 5 seconds then thank me later

  • @zansha9973
    @zansha9973 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    proud to hear that it is Kerala

  • @Anny-gk8rm
    @Anny-gk8rm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always a beautiful story........well done 👍👏👏♥️

  • @elixirology
    @elixirology 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I wish I could see my “truest” self ::

    • @johnhbaumgaertner8948
      @johnhbaumgaertner8948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I used to think that. Take the blue pill and be happy.

    • @elixirology
      @elixirology 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      John H Baumgaertner blue pill tastes like blueberry 😋 😂

    • @johnhbaumgaertner8948
      @johnhbaumgaertner8948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@elixirology You made the right choice.

    • @revemooaena
      @revemooaena 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i would take the red pill and die

  • @lancelotofsadblackwolf_yt6222
    @lancelotofsadblackwolf_yt6222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Me: *Looks at the Aranmula mirror*
    Aranmula Mirror: *Shows Nothing*

    • @tigershark8867
      @tigershark8867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That means you're a vampire.

  • @Fractal821
    @Fractal821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Reminds me of the mirror of erised

    • @gerardosalas9477
      @gerardosalas9477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fractal why? Because it is also a mirror?
      You dumbo

    • @NEUTR0NDANCE
      @NEUTR0NDANCE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gerardosalas9477 owned

    • @kaylasheppard7746
      @kaylasheppard7746 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same thing! Harry Potter ftw

    • @manjumathew1977
      @manjumathew1977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ayy Potter head!

  • @moonchild117
    @moonchild117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They took fairytales to a whole new level...

  • @lucaschen3201
    @lucaschen3201 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how this guy speaks efficiently and gets straight to the point.

  • @AwesomeYena
    @AwesomeYena 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Let's be honest,
    If we looked into the mirror, we'd see our reflection

  • @yourcommentmightnotworksop9987
    @yourcommentmightnotworksop9987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Me looks at mirror
    Mirror: gets sad

  • @lofios1099
    @lofios1099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    If I have that mirror, I'm gonna be like "Mirror Mirror on the Wall"....

    • @moth9659
      @moth9659 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LoFi OS i internally laughed. Thx for that

  • @8-random258
    @8-random258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No machine can never make something that takes skills and heart to craft something like this.

  • @sarahluke2471
    @sarahluke2471 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This men an women who make these mirrors need more recognition for their work you don’t see hear or find people or cultures out there that still handmake their possessionss