Ashok: What
is this?
Shopkeeper:
It is called a  .
Ashok: Say
that again (please).
Shopkeeper: , .
Ashok: What
is it used for?
Shopkeeper:
One puts live charcoal in the .
In cold weather we use it to keep our bodies w.mp3.
Ashok: Really?
Does one w.mp3 one's body with the .
Shopkeeper:
Yes, sir.
Ashok: How
does one do that?
Shopkeeper:
The
is put inside the phiran or in a blanket.
Ashok: The
must cause burns.
Shopkeeper:
Yes, sometimes the
does cause burns.
Ashok: Is
there only one type of ?
Shopkeeper:
No, sir, there are many types of fire-pots.
Ashok: (Please)
show me two or three other types.
Shopkeeper:
Look at this one. It is for brides.
Ashok: (Yes)
This
is very pretty.
Shopkeeper:
Yes, sir, a lot of work has been done on this.
Ashok: How
much does it cost?
Shopkeeper:
It costs fifteen rupees.
Ashok: (Yes)
The price is reasonable.
Shopkeeper:
There are many other types, too. This one is for children.
Ashok: How
is the
made?
Shopkeeper:
It is made of wicker. After it is made, color and other decorations are
put on it.
Ashok: What
is inside?
Shopkeeper:
Inside, there is earthen, bowl-like pot in which live charcoal is kept.
Under the (live) coal, there is charcoal.
Ashok: It
is a very good way of keeping oneself w.mp3.
Shopkeeper:
Yes, that is why Kashmiris like the
very much.
Ashok: All
right, give me this .
How much does it cost?
Shopkeeper:
Ten rupees.
Ashok: Here
is the money.
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