While political opinions in Kerala vary on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, a remarkable group of artisans in the quaint town of Kannur in northern Kerala has been dedicatedly serving Israel both before and after the tragic attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas on October 7.

For the past eight years, hundreds of skilled tailors at a local apparel unit in Kannur have been tirelessly crafting uniform shirts for the Israel police force. Kannur, known for its political volatility, is also celebrated for its rich tradition of handloom manufacturing and textile exports.