{"product_id":"kanger-the-warmth-of-winter","title":"Kanger — The Warmth of Winter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kanger is Kashmir's beloved winter companion: a small clay pot of glowing embers, woven into a wicker basket and held close beneath the pheran through the coldest months. In every Kashmiri home, it means warmth, comfort and togetherness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKanger is a stole of quiet warmth and refined restraint. One Kashmiri artisan spent three to four months embroidering it by hand, gathering the work into a rich embroidered panel at the end and framing the stole with a delicate floral edge. Because every vine and bud is drawn and stitched individually, no two pieces of sozni are ever the same. Kanger is one of a kind, and there will never be another exactly like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven from pure pashmina in a deep golden mustard, the colour of winter sunlight, this stole is light and soft, with a gentle twill and a natural fringe at both ends. It is embroidered in sozni, Kashmir's finest needlework, in a palette of ivory, soft aqua, crimson and saffron that glows against the warm golden ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotifs \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike pieces where motifs are scattered across the fabric, Kanger gathers its embroidery into one generous panel, known as the palla, leaving the rest of the stole calm and open. The effect is like a garden glimpsed through a window: rich and detailed in one place, quiet everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe rosebud vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graceful ivory vines trail across the panel in flowing rows. Along them bloom small paisley-shaped rosebuds, each filled with turquoise and outlined in crimson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe leafy sprigs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Between the rosebud vines, rows of slender branches carry soft aqua leaves and tiny crimson buds, with touches of saffron that catch the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe rhythm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosebud vines and leafy sprigs alternate down the panel, creating a gentle, flowing pattern that draws the eye without overwhelming it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe divider:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fine turquoise line separates the main panel from a slim vertical border of star-shaped aqua flowers and crimson buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e A delicate floral border runs along the long sides, finished with a hand-stitched ivory edge that frames the stole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe open ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rest of the stole is left in plain golden pashmina, letting the softness and colour of the fabric speak for itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Season: Winter (Wandeh)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKanger captures winter in Kashmir, known in Kashmiri as Wandeh. The valley lies under snow, the lakes turn still and silver, and families gather close around the warmth of the kanger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stole carries that winter warmth. The golden ground is the low winter sun falling across the snow. The ivory vines are branches dusted with frost. The crimson and turquoise buds wait quietly beneath them for spring. It is a piece made for cold days and warm moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 × 80 in (approx. 71 × 203 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Style It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear it over a black, cream or charcoal coat. The golden mustard brings instant warmth to winter neutrals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrape it so the embroidered panel falls at the front, and let the plain ground wrap around the shoulders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with denim, white or deep navy for a fresh contrast that makes the gold glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer it over a camel or chocolate knit for a rich, tonal look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear it to winter dinners, holiday gatherings and festive occasions, where its colour feels both elegant and celebratory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for Your Stole\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have it professionally dry cleaned by a specialist in fine wool or cashmere. Never machine wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid snags:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it away from perfume sprayed directly on it, rough bag straps, brooches and jewellery that might catch the fabric or embroidery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store it folded in a breathable cotton or muslin bag, never in plastic. Add cedar wood or lavender to keep moths away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air it out every few months, and refold it along different lines to avoid permanent creases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e If needed, press it from the reverse side on low heat with a cotton cloth in between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFringe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently untangle the fringe with your fingers. Never pull or cut loose threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store it away from direct sunlight to protect its rich golden tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Little Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore a single stitch is made, every sozni design begins as a print. The pattern is stamped onto the pashmina using hand-carved wooden blocks dipped in a washable ink, and the artisan follows these lines with needle and thread. Once the embroidery is complete, the stole is washed, the ink disappears, and only the thread remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKANIZ — Threads of Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery KANIZ piece carries the hands, patience and heritage of Kashmir. Kanger is our tribute to the warmth of a Kashmiri winter, and to the artisans who stitch comfort into every thread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KANIZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63869188997450,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/4952\/2250\/files\/kaniz-kanger-the-warmth-of-winter-1.png?v=1793210454","url":"https:\/\/kanizstudio.com\/products\/kanger-the-warmth-of-winter","provider":"KANIZSTUDIO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}