SHOPIAN, KASHMIR, INDIA - NOVEMBER 9, 2026: As winter approaches in the Kashmir Valley, the demand for traditional Kashmiri Kangris (earthen fire pots) begins to rise. Faizan Mushtaq, a Class 10 student, sells these traditional Kangris in the local market. He spends the money he earns through his hard work on his education. The Kangri, a centuries-old symbol of Kashmiri heritage and winter life, remains an integral part of the Valley’s cultural identity. (Photo by Nisar Ul Haq Haq/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

Student Sells Traditional Kashmiri Kangris (5 images)