Kanger

[9] It is generally believed that Kashmiris learned the use of the kanger from the Italians who were in the retinue of the Mughal emperors and usually visited the Valley during summer.

[12] Those visiting Kashmir for the first time during the winter season are surprised to find people carrying fire pots in their hands or in their laps[13] but every Kashmiri knows how to handle the apparatus with care.

It is a part of Kashmiri tradition and even in modern times it sees a huge demand, and is even used in public or private offices during winters.

[15] Beyond Kashmir, people of the erstwhile Hill states of Himachal, Uttarakhand, and some parts of Nepal also use other local variants of kanger.

[20][contradictory] The tourism department of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has finalised to celebrate 'Pheran and Kangri Day’ on Feb 19 to promote Kashmiri culture.