Ritoma
Norlha Women in Ritoma
Traditionally, Ritoma women were immersed in nomadic life. Larger families had up to six hundred animals, and the women bore the brunt of the h...
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Ritoma
A Norlha Marriage
Nyingkar Dolma was 25 when she married Jamyang Dondup last fall. It was a traditional marriage arranged by a matchmaker. Jamyang is from Ritoma...
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Animals and Surroundings
Spring on the Horizon
January on the Tibetan Plateau. The landscape is bare, immersed in shades of yellow and rusty reds. The dust flies and animals graze what is le...
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Ritoma
In the Spirit of Valentine
Most marriages in Ritoma are arranged by the families. When a young man or woman come to age, which is very early, their parents begin to look ...
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Religion and Culture
Monlam, the Great Prayer Festival
The origin of Great Prayer Festival was to mark the display of the Buddha’s miraculous powers and the defeat of his doctrinal opponents in the ...
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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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