A client models a customised face mask, which Binesh Paul offers in two varieties - one costing about Dh2.64 and the other nearly twice as much.
Binesh Paul, from Etumanoor in the south Indian state of Kerala, is using digital printing to customise protective masks by printing the buyer's face on them.Photos courtesy Binesh G Paul
Binesh Paul came up with the idea after people he knew failed to recognise him behind a protective mask.
He started by creating a mask for himself and was soon receiving orders from other people.
Binesh Paul fits out out a customer with a protective mask with their face printed on it. Courtesy Binesh G Paul
The mask sales have helped keep his digital studio afloat after business was affected by India's coronavirus lockdown.
Binesh Paul has sold 4,000 masks across the country and is receiving bulk orders every day.
A client models a customised face mask, which Binesh Paul offers in two varieties - one costing about Dh2.64 and the other nearly twice as much.
Binesh Paul, from Etumanoor in the south Indian state of Kerala, is using digital printing to customise protective masks by printing the buyer's face on them.Photos courtesy Binesh G Paul
Binesh Paul came up with the idea after people he knew failed to recognise him behind a protective mask.
He started by creating a mask for himself and was soon receiving orders from other people.
Binesh Paul fits out out a customer with a protective mask with their face printed on it. Courtesy Binesh G Paul
The mask sales have helped keep his digital studio afloat after business was affected by India's coronavirus lockdown.
Binesh Paul has sold 4,000 masks across the country and is receiving bulk orders every day.
A client models a customised face mask, which Binesh Paul offers in two varieties - one costing about Dh2.64 and the other nearly twice as much.