On winter's coldest days, this classic Kashmiri coat offers warmth
- Posted on December 21, 2025
- By NPR
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On winter's coldest days, this classic Kashmiri coat offers warmth

In Kashmir, December 21 is said to mark the start of the 40 harshest days of winter. A woolen robe called a pheran is key to keeping warm — and a reminder of how to face and overcome hardships.