Zaid Malik

Zaid Malik is a Delhi-based independent journalist from Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. He writes on health care, conflict, culture, gender, art and religion. He has worked with national and international outlets.

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March 26, 2026

Kangri: Baskets of fire that keep Kashmir warm

For generations, the Ganaie community of Kashmir has been making Kangri, a traditional heater made from willow twigs. With modern heaters and declining demand, the craft faces an uncertain future.

by Zaid Malik | 2 min read