The Enduring Ember: How Kashmiris Rediscover the Warmth of the Kangri in a Changing Winter Srinagar: The first snowflakes whispered secrets of winter’s descent upon the Kashmir Valley. A hush fell over the bustling squares, replaced by the rhythmic clack of hammers against clay. In workshops tucked away from the tourist clamor, artisans breathed life into age-old companions – the Kangris, traditional firepots that have warmed generations amidst the harsh Himalayan chill. This year, however, the winter whispered differently. A prolonged dry spell cast a shadow over the Kangri makers,…
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