Kanger

A Kashmiri kanger, also known as a Kangri, is a traditional portable heating device that is used in the Kashmir Valley to provide warmth during the cold winter months.

It is a small earthenware pot that is filled with hot embers or charcoal and then covered with a wicker basket.

The Kashmiri kanger is usually held close to the body, under a shawl or a pheran, to keep the wearer warm. It is a common sight in the streets of Kashmir during the winter season, as people use it to stay warm while going about their daily business.

Apart from providing warmth, the Kashmiri kanger also has cultural and social significance in the region. It is considered a symbol of hospitality and is often offered to guests as a gesture of welcome and warmth.

The use of the Kashmiri kanger has been passed down through generations and is an integral part of Kashmiri culture and tradition.

Ornamental kanger

As they say "what Laila was on Majnu's bosom, so is Kanger to a Kashmiri", sums up the relationship between a Kashmiri and the Kanger and its cultural importance.