Mirrored in fake imitations
The small hamlet of Aranmula situated on the banks of the Pampa river is known internationally for its unique metal mirror, Aranmula Kannadi. This marvellous piece of ancient metallurgy is now facing threat from fake imitations.
The ancient technology behind it is restricted to a very few families of craftsmen.
But now others are trying their hand in the unique mirror-making process.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mirrored-in-fake-imitations/article7932025.ece
Related Posts
Intellectual property and counterfeiting in Thailand
Whether you know it or not, a day spent in Bangkok will almost certainly involve...
More than 4,800 pieces of counterfeit goods worth over $520,000 seized; 21-year-old man arrested.
15, October 2018 l Straits Times SINGAPORE - A 21-year-old man was arrested...
Government loses crores to illicit trade of goods and products, claims FICCI study
Illicit trade related to tobacco led to a loss of Rs 9,139 crore to the...
Fraudster millionaire jailed for selling fake bomb detectors
A British millionaire businessman, who made an "outrageous" 50 million pounds...