In earlier period the Arabs came to India. At the period of King Cheraman Perumal, they made trade treaty with the King.Thus the Arab merchants came to Kodungallore and Kozhikkode. They brought gold, pearls, precious stones; attar and trade back spices, coir, ornaments etc. According to the treaty the trading was flourished in Malabar. T... he King was very happy. The gold they brought was called as Misri Gold or Arabian gold. Those days gold designing and carving was dominant to one community. At that time a Musalman from Alamcode reach Kozhikkode to design ornaments for the merchants. He became famous for his craftsmanship and gems stamping. Many royal families and the Arabs honored him. When he arrived his native place the Travancore King honored with “Pattum Valayum” and called him “Ponnukaran”. From then he was known as “+ More
