Ethical, Sustainable Luxury from Tibetan Plateau. Stories from Norlha

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THE MAKING OF - NOSTALGIA BLANKET

The Nostalgia blanket is one of Norlha’s signature pieces. Woven from a handspun thread we call Crazy Thread, Nostalgia is an imposing presence, ma...

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HOME SERIES X ISIK SAYARER

From the atmospheres crafted behind closed doors to the rituals practiced within, the home series invites members of our community to reflect o...

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HOME SERIES X FIONA GOLFAR

From the atmospheres crafted behind closed doors to the rituals practiced within, the home series invites members of our community to reflect o...

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HOME SERIES X ALEX TIEGHI-WALKER

From the atmospheres crafted behind closed doors to the rituals practiced within, the home series invites members of our community to reflect o...

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HOME SERIES X GABRIELLE HALES

The home is deeply personal. For some it represents a retreat and sanctuary, and for others a communal space for connection. Over the next few ...

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CLEANSING

In this age of pandemic which commands new standards in cleanliness and social distancing, it is interesting to look at the Tibetan world view ...

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Living (room) on the Pasture

Ten years ago, in 2009, we were just beginning our photo shoot history. We had a new product, willing models and the endless grassland for back...

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Winter House

Nomads used to camp all year long, but about 50 years ago, they began to build makeshift houses to help them pass the winter more comfortably. ...

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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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Norlha Lifestyle in Context

Norlha textiles were created from the union of precious khullu and the skilled hands of local artisans. Together, they wove and spun a way of l...

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Tibetan Rugs

Tibetan rugs are an ancient craft, practiced by the nomad/farmer communities in Central and Southern Tibet. They used the wool of highland shee...

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Afternoon in a Nomad Tent

Nomads lived in large yak hair tents moving camp 3 to 4 times in a grazing season, following their animals to new pastures. A generation or two...