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“Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” (#11 in series)

 

 

Most of the shopping on Dal Lake involves highly mobile “shops” – Shikaras (local boats) of varying sizes.

Some are elaborately decorated, others are not decorated at all.

However, some goods need more opportunity for both “display” and “shelter” than a Shikara can provide.

Such walled, roofed establishments are still accessible via Shikaras.

 

 

Cashmere in Kashmir! Dal Lake, Srinagar, 2.10 pm, 04 May 2024. Photos ©️ Doug Spencer.

 

 

This series’ next few chapters will look at those who are most especially “targeted” by almost all of Dal Lake’s traders: tourists.

 

 

 

 

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