Onset of winter Kangri weaving picks up in Kashmir

Onset of winter Kangri weaving picks up in Kashmir

With winters fast approaching Kashmiri men busy weaving Kangris, portable fire pots, is a common scene across the Valley these days. Within the next few days, Kangris can be seen piled up roadside. Kangri is an earthen pot with wickers woven all over. When fueled with charcoal and dry Chinar leaves, it releases heat for about eight hours. People in Kashmir use it during the winter to keep themselves warm. The Kangri has a significant place in the culture and heritage of Kashmir. It is part of Kashmiri tradition and…

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