KASARGOD: The traditional handwoven Thalangara caps, which were once widely worn by the people of Kasaragod as a symbol of prestige, are struggling for survival as they are losing their edge to machine-made versions. Abdul Raheem, 46, a resident of Thalangara and a fourth-generation maker of Thalangara caps, said, “While machine-made caps offer a more affordable option, their quality often …
