DUKAR DOLMA
April is a month of prayer in the village of Ritoma. Spring arrives late on the Plateau, and the third month of the lunar calendar is a critical ti...
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HANDWOVEN ON THE TIBETAN PLATEAU
Founded by mother and daughter Kim and Dechen Yeshi in 2007, Norlha is the Tibetan Plateau’s first yak khullu atelier.
Our products are handcrafted by former nomads, who have spun, woven and felted for generations.
We believe in balancing modern technology and traditional knowledge to create lasting, beautiful pieces while supporting our local community.
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YAK KHULLU
Grown as a dense undercoat beneath the yak's characteristic long, shaggy hair, khullu gives protection during the extreme winters of the plateau before it is naturally shed at the beginning of summer.
Yak khullu is an innately ethical fibre, prized for its softness, durability and warmth.
OUR JOURNAL
THE PARASOL
The parasol, or dhug in Tibetan, is the first of the Auspicious symbols in Tibetan Buddhism. These symbols represent good fortune and the path to ...
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