From 14th-century roots to a modern crisis of fakes, Kashmir’s copper industry is at a breaking point. As “smart” development reshapes the valley, can we save the craftsman’s hammer before the shine fades forever? By Sahil Manzoor Bhatti In the labyrinthine alleys of Zainakadal and the bustling workshops of Shehar-e-Khaas, the rhythmic thwack-thwack of the […]
