Religion and Culture
New Year, New Light
On the Tibetan Plateau, Losar, or New Year is the most celebrated event of the year, a time for family reunions, weddings and new beginnings. D...
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Animals and Surroundings
Natural Shades
Herds of Yak are visible from miles away, black dots on green or yellow pasture. Up close, they appear mostly dark brown, with some lighter ani...
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Religion and Culture
Winter Wedding
Winter is the wedding season. It is the time of year when the animals stay near the nomad’s winter settlements, feeding on oats or the little g...
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Animals and Surroundings
Around Norlha
The Norlha Atelier stands at the entrance of Ritoma village, after the basketball court and before the spread of winter houses and the sprawlin...
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Clothing
Infinite Mix
At the end of each year, Norlha weaves a special limited edition collection. It can be scarves, shawls or blankets. This year, we went a little...
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Craft
Hand Made on the Tibetan Plateau
Norlha is about the skill of artisans and precious raw materials. The men and women who spin, weave, felt, sew and knit were all nomads earlier...
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Religion and Culture
Winter Pilgrims
For rural Tibetans, maximum leisure comes with winter. The harvest long over, farmers turn to other occupations and the bare pasture keeps the ...
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Home
The Tibetan Tent
Tibetan nomads have lived in their black yak hair tents for as long as anyone can remember. Depending on the area they live in and the conditio...
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Religion and Culture
The Throwing or Ritual Cakes
Every year, Ritoma holds the ceremony of throwing the ‘Torkya’ or Ritual Cake. Triangular in shape and over four feet high, torkyas are red and...
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Religion and Culture
Yaks and Transport
There are 13 million yaks on the Tibetan Plateau. Before the age of trade and globalization, they were the center of Tibetan life, providing mi...
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