Srinagar, Aug. 1 -- Kashmiri copperware is not only a local product - it is the voice of cultural awareness of the Valley. They are masterpieces in the real meaning of the term, which are at present facing the danger of encroachment by mass producers. Conservation of heritage is something that is most needed today, and Kashmiri copperware pots must be put in the limelight once again. Historical Significance As early as Persian-influenced Mughal-era art, Kashmiri copperware art has endured through the centuries. With time, they got interwoven into day-to-day and ceremonial use. From the exquisitely worked trami to serve the celebrated Wazwan to the small samovar to make tea from ancient days, all of them have their roots in deep within Kas...