In Kashmir’s minus 20°C winters, frequent power cuts make modern heaters unreliable. The solution is the kangri, a centuries-old firepot made of a clay vessel encased in hand-woven willow. Artisans in Ganderbal and Pakherpora collaborate to craft this portable lifeline. The benefit is steady, low-cost warmth that heals frostbite and enriches soil with its ash, preserving a cultural legacy that ensures survival when technology fails.
