Religion and Culture
KHATA SCARF & TIBETAN PROTECTION KNOT
A Khata is a white scarf used for ceremonial occasions in regions where Tibetan Buddhism is practised or holds a strong influence. A symbol of hono...
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Religion and Culture
BLESSING THE LAND
As humans, we like to make our mark and build on land that we consider empty. We buy it, exchange or inherit it and consider it ours. In Tibet, peo...
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Clothing
AUTUMN / WINTER COLLECTION
Norlha Launches Scarves and Ready-to-Wear Collections for AW23 Norlha’s AW23 scarves and ready-to-wear pieces are inspired by the synergy between p...
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Craft
JUNKO KIOKA
Junko Kioka has always liked making things and has been knitting since she was a child. After graduating high school, she went to Tokyo to study a ...
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Ritoma
SUMMER ON THE PLATEAU
The life of a nomad is active, regulated by nature and requiring constant vigilance. The herd is the nomad’s source of livelihood, and is constantl...
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Religion and Culture
EARTH CLEANSING
Each year, on the 19th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar, the monks of Ritoma Monastery and men representing each clan and household make ...
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Home
THE NOMAD TENT
The sprawling black tent, or bagu, is the home of pastors for about eight months of the year. A big bagu, more common in the past when large famili...
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Religion and Culture
THE MOVE TO CHAKKA
From time immemorial, harmony among various pastoral groups relied on equal access to their most important asset; grassland. Norlha lies in the dis...
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Ritoma
CELEBRATING THE ELDERLY
Every Sagadawa, Norlha offers each of the Ritoma residents over the age of 80 the gift of a scarf. These senior members of the community spend thei...
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Curated News
CURATED NEWS MAY 2023
Curated news is a bi-monthly newsletter showcasing ideas, initiatives and practices from around the world and here in Ritoma. Bringing insight, co...
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