Tibetan Religion and Culture
On the Tibetan Moon & Dreaming
When we look up at the moon, we can think of loved ones near or far seeing the same moon, its soft glow, a unifying factor. These days, it is n...
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London Craft Week
We are honoured to be joining London Craft Week as part of their International offering. London Craft Week tells the stories behind some of the...
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Welcoming Spring with our New Collection
A new spring, a new product. Norlha is committed to natural, organic fabrics and artisanal processes. Since our beginnings in 2007, we have wor...
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People
Celebrating Women's Day
Women’s day… a day for reflection on the role, status and achievements of women in our world. Though Tibetan nomadic society is mostly patriarc...
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Looking Back on 2019
Another year draws to a close, marking our 12th year in Ritoma Village, a nomadic settlement in the Amdo region of the Tibetan Plateau. We ente...
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Celebrating 12 years
On November 12th, Norlha celebrates its 12 years of existence. Twelve years ago, on a chilly autumn day in 2007, we moved 100 meters from our t...
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Natural Surroundings and Seasons
Preparing for Winter
When the fall pasture begins to deplete, it is time to bring the animals into winter mode. The oats, the animal’s winter feed are ripe for harv...
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Interview with Kim Yeshi, our Founder
Until I delved into the matter, I associated luxury with provenance and innate quality. 50 years ago, travel brought the satisfaction of buying...
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Tibetan Religion and Culture
Wind Horse
Steeped in ancient, pre Buddhist times, the wind horse is the bearer of good fortune. Depicted running and bearing the flaming jewel that fulfi...
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Tibetan Religion and Culture
A Visit to Labrang
80 km from the Norlha workshop is the town of Labrang, or Serchu, dominated by Labrang Tashikyil Monastery, a sprawling complex the size of a s...
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Natural Surroundings and Seasons
Autumn is here
Autumn turns the pasture from green to rust, bushes to reds and pinks, creating a riot of new colors against an intensely blue sky. Berries app...
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The Norbu Scarf
Sheep dominate the landscape in Northeastern Tibet, and more particularly in Ritoma where they form white dots on the hills that surround the v...
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