Watch | Kraals of Kashmir: A potter’s tale

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For generations, kitchens in Kashmir had clay-made utensils and provided sustenance to potters, called kraals. The changing times and introduction of metallic utensils, however, has also changed these craftsmen and many are last in their families who continue the business of pottery.


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