Ritoma
WOMEN ON THE TIBETAN PLATEAU, STORIES FROM NORLHA
Until 2007, all the women who lived in Ritoma were nomads. Wandi Kyi, who has been a weaver at Norlha since 2007 was one of them, and her story...
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Curated News
CURATED NEWS JUNE 2020
June 29, 2020 Curated news is a bi-monthly series showcasing ideas, initiatives and practices from around the world and here in Ritoma. We hope th...
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Clothing
What is GOTS certified cotton? Norlha's journey to organic cotton
As Norlha grows, it is important that we find partnerships that give us the opportunity to responsibly create the change we want to see in the ...
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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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Craft
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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Clothing
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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Ritoma
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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Clothing
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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Ritoma
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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Animals and Surroundings
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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Clothing
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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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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