Ever since the Mughals vanquished Kashmir, Pheran has survived as part of Kashmir’s identity. Now it is a grand mix of Amritsari woollens, Bengali stitching and Bihari embroidery. But they have succeeded in bringing the classic cloak back into fashion. Shams Irfan reports the dwindling fortunes of Kashmiri’s most recognized attire that is on … Continue reading Pheran goes ‘Phoren’