Chinese Fishing Nets
The chinese fishing nets ( Cheenavala ) are distinctly unique to Cochin . It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here. Oddly, these nets are found only in Kochi , outside China ! Many fishermen earn their livelihood by fishing using these massive nets. A whole stretch of the coast along Fort Kochi and Vypeen are dotted with these nets.