Religion and Culture

THE CIRCLE

THE CIRCLE
Religion and Culture

THE CIRCLE

On the 18 th of June, Ritoma’s pastoralists brought their yak and sheep to Chakka, the highest and furthest point of grassland in their yearly migr...

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LAPTSE
Religion and Culture

LAPTSE

A Laptse is a feast for the senses, galloping horses, prayer flags, and the heavy smoke of juniper offerings. It is one dominated by the neighing ...

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CURATED NEWS JUNE 2022
Curated News

CURATED NEWS JUNE 2022

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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CORE BLANKET COLLECTION
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CORE BLANKET COLLECTION

Inspired by the nomadic way of life on the Tibetan Plateau, Norlha’s core blankets reflect the landscape’s rugged beauty and the hardiness of the p...

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SAGADAWA
Religion and Culture

SAGADAWA

Sagadawa, the fourth lunar month of the year, is the holiest in the Buddhist calendar. It begins with the new moon, and the 15th day, the full moon...

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NORLHA'S FAMILY OF ARTISANS
Craft

NORLHA'S FAMILY OF ARTISANS

Norlha provides training and long-term employment opportunities for local nomads and families, equipping them with skills to become expert weavers,...

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EARTH DAY
Ritoma

EARTH DAY

Norlha is a Tibetan sustainable luxury lifestyle brand and social enterprise based in the village of Ritoma on the Tibetan Plateau. Ritoma is an ex...

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3 YAK STORIES
Animals and Surroundings

3 YAK STORIES

Birth of a yak:  Each year, Spring on the Plateau begins with the birth a new crop of yeko, or baby yaks. As children, it was an exciting time. Whi...

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CURATED NEWS APRIL 2022
Curated News

CURATED NEWS APRIL 2022

Curated news is a bi-monthly newsletter showcasing ideas, initiatives and practices from around the world and here in Ritoma. We hope these finding...

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