Phiren and poots represent the most unique culture of Kashmir. Kashmiris love to wear this traditional dress. In summer season these phiren and poots are made of cotton and in winter these are made of wool. Kashmiris also uses pooch inside phiren to save from burns because of kangri and also to beat the cold r. Combination of phiren and kangri is the best way to survive in the freezing weather.
Bridal kangris are prepared containing different rows that are named; zezal (two chains), trezal (three chains) to sathzal (seven chains).
Besides kangri, the houses have fire places, and traditional wood burning stoves called bukhari. Near the bukhari people sit and chit chat with their family members and neighbors on cold snowy nights.
Handmade items like Kashmiri shawls woven with pure wool and embellished by exquisite embroidery, lovely hand-woven carpets, and walnut wood carvings are a few example of the valleys beautiful artwork.
Published in Daily Times, September 14th 2018.
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