Minimum Temperatures Drop Sharply Across Kashmir Valley: Time to Layer Up in Tradition By: Javid Amin | 10 November 2025 As the chill of early winter tightens its grip over the Kashmir Valley, the familiar sight of woolen pherans, namda wraps, and steaming cups of noon chai returns. With temperatures plunging below freezing, Kashmiris are embracing not just the warmth but also the timeless elegance of their traditional winter wear. According to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar recorded its first sub-zero temperature of the season at −0.1°C, while Pahalgam and Shopian…
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Click vs Clink: Digital Shopping Chills the Warmth of Kashmiri Handicrafts
By: Javid Amin Srinagar: The crisp Delhi air crackles with anticipation as winter approaches. Beyond the aroma of roasting chestnuts and swirling snowflakes, another familiar presence gra graces the capital’s landscape: the Kashmiri shawl vendors. For generations, these stoic figures, laden with bundles of vibrant pashmina shawls, pherans, and delectable dry fruits, have woven themselves into the tapestry of Delhi’s winter rituals. Knocking on doors, their gentle clinking of wares announcing their arrival, they ushered in not just warmth for cold bodies, but a slice of Kashmir’s vibrant culture. However,…
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