An American on the Plateau
Ritoma

An American on the Plateau

Willard Johnson is from Seattle, Washington. He studied at MIT and after graduating pursued his passion for basketball, playing on teams in Aus...

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The Delicate Side of Pink
Colours

The Delicate Side of Pink

Pink comes in many shades, from delicate to robust. Finding its clue from nature, and the subtle blooms that mark spring on the Tibetan Plateau...

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Mother's Day
Ritoma

Mother's Day

Compassion is the core of Buddhist practice. Developed through mind training, it is generated by considering all sentient beings as one’s mothe...

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Sagadawa
Religion and Culture

Sagadawa

Sagadawa is the full moon of the 4th month of the lunar calendar. This is the day that the Buddha was born, gained enlightenment and passed awa...

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Giving and Yaks
Religion and Culture

Giving and Yaks

Giving is a core value in Tibetan Buddhism. One can give material gifts, but also less tangible, more powerful offerings like love, time, or de...

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Tsa-tsas
Craft

Tsa-tsas

Tsa-tsas are a form of Buddhist art that has flourished for centuries across the Tibetan Plateau, throughout the Himalayas, and beyond, as far ...

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Orange
Colours

Orange

In Tibetan Plateau’s rarified atmosphere, orange is the color of fire, of fall, of sunset. For its inhabitants, as a go between red and yellow,...

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The Table
Home

The Table

Norlha’s Table Collection brings warmth and elegance to any environment. Our handfelted mats and runners highlight rustic Tibetan elements; a n...

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Gazelles
Animals and Surroundings

Gazelles

Gazelles are a familiar site in Ritoma. They come closest to humans in winter, when they follow the herds of yak and sheep to the winter areas ...

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Song of Spring
Animals and Surroundings

Song of Spring

Spring is a crucial time for nomads. Though the warming weather and the thawing ice bring a positive note, spring is also marked by herds of ya...

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Blue Camel
Religion and Culture

Blue Camel

In Amdo, everyone uses the Lan tou, or Blue Camel in Chinese. A blue three wheeler pickup truck, it has become the most popular form of transpo...

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Norlha's Carpet Collection
Craft

Norlha's Carpet Collection

Tibetan carpets are recognized throughout the world for their colorful patterns, and for quality that will last you a lifetime. Conclusive evid...

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Norlha's Heritage Collection
Clothing

Norlha's Heritage Collection

Norlha products are about being comfortably chic. They are cross-cultural and men and women of all ages can easily find a reason for discarding...

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