With a history of over a thousand years, Tibetan blankets originated in Nanggarze County west of Yamdrok Lake. Traditional Tibetan blanket varieties include Aini, Aisong, Aixi, and Zuojie. These blankets are known for their fine texture, softness, tight weave, and thick quality. …
Pulu, also known as Tibetan wool fabric, is most famously produced in areas such as Zhana in Shannan, Gyantse in Rear Tibet, and Markham in Eastern Tibet. It is fine, tightly woven, smooth, and soft, serving as the main material for making Tibetan clothing, Tibetan boots, and golden flower hats.…
Nêdong Zhetey is a specialty of Nêdong County in Shannan, Tibet. Zhetey is a fabric woven from fine sheep wool threads, beloved by many. The craft of making Zhetey has existed on the snowy plateau for thousands of years, but the Zêtang Zhetey weaving technique was once nearly lost. In recent years, our region has intensified efforts to rescue, preserve...
Pacha Magu is made by first kneading dough into small dough pieces, which are then boiled in hot water until cooked and drained. Meanwhile, butter is clarified in a separate pan and poured over the cooked dough pieces. The mixture is then stirred together with an appropriate amount of brown sugar and crushed curds to complete the dish. Pacha Magu has a sweet and sour taste and is quite rich.…
Jiedexiu Town is located in Gonggar County and is one of the eight historically renowned towns in Tibet. A typical town in southern Tibet, it features numerous small shops, with every household owning one or more looms. The coarse woolen fabrics and traditional Tibetan woolen textiles woven here were once tribute items through the dynasties. Southern Tibet’s hand-woven wool industry thrives most notably in this town, and the handmade...
Jiacha is rich in graphite stone, which is soft and easy to carve. Cookware made from this stone enhances the aroma and retains heat when used for cooking. The elegant designs and patterns of Jiacha stone pots and bowls have earned them widespread fame as a local specialty. In addition to stone products, Jiacha's wooden bowls and buckets also stand out for their selection of materials, craftsmanship, coloring, carving, and durability…
Fritillaria is a distinctive Tibetan medicinal herb, belonging to the Liliaceae family. In Tibet, the main varieties are Tibetan Fritillaria (Fritillaria cirrhosa) and Dark-purple Fritillaria (Fritillaria unibracteata). It grows in forests, shrubs, grasslands, riverbanks, and other areas at altitudes of 3,200–4,200 meters. It is produced in regions such as Shannan, Nagqu, and Shigatse.
The Luozha Vermicelli Factory in Luozha County was established in 1993. After 20 years of development, the factory has mastered mature production techniques and technology for pea vermicelli. Its “Saikagutuo” brand pea vermicelli features fine, even strands that are pure, glossy, neatly arranged, flexible, snow-white and transparent. It becomes soft upon soaking in water, remains intact after prolonged boiling, and boasts a tender, palatable, refreshing…
The white-lipped deer (Gervus albirostris), belonging to the order Artiodactyla, family Cervidae, subfamily Cervinae, and genus Cervus, is an endemic species of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and a Class I protected animal in China. Also known as the yellow deer or white-nosed deer, it is nicknamed the flat-horned deer due to the exceptionally broad and flat branching of its antlers. This large-sized deer species has a body...
Rulu is a type of woolen fabric handwoven by the Tibetan people, beloved by them for thousands of years. Zhana County is located in central-southern Tibet, along the middle reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River and at the southern foot of the Gangdise Mountains. In Tibetan, "Zhana" means "within the thorny tree valley and among the mountain peach woods." Historically, due to limited land and scarce resources, the people of Zhana were mostly engaged in handicrafts...
In Tibetan, "Zha" means "workshop" and "Nang" means "inside," so Zhana refers to "inside the workshop." It is said that as early as the Tubo period, Zhana was already thriving in various industries. The area gathered a large number of artisans from all over Tibet and inland China, where workshops producing porcelain, pottery, gold, silver, copper, and ironware, textiles, weaving, papermaking, ink-making, as well as mills and breweries were established—all products were exclusively for the upper class of the Tubo Kingdom. Some ruins of these workshops can still be seen today. Today, the pottery, weaving, and textile industries in Zhana remain highly developed.
Mainly produced in Shannan, Shigatse, and Lhasa, among other areas, the apron is the favorite decoration of Tibetan women and is called "Bangdian" in Tibetan. The production of aprons in Gonggar County is said to have a history of five or six hundred years, and the county is known as the "Hometown of Aprons," leading the entire Tibet in both production volume and quality. Wool-woven pockets are an essential item...
The snow lotus is a naturally pure wild product from the snowy regions of northeastern Tibet at altitudes of 3,500 to 5,000 meters. It is an authentic medicinal herb of superior quality and remarkable efficacy. Properties and flavor: bitter, slightly bitter, warm; Functions and indications: clears heat and detoxifies, dispels rheumatism, reduces swelling, and relieves pain. Used for head trauma, gynecological diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke…
Tibetan knives are a long-renowned traditional handicraft in Tibet, with a rich history and unique style that are highly favored by tourists. In the lives of Tibetan people, Tibetan knives are also essential items to carry. They can be used for self-defense, as utensils for eating meat, and also serve as special decorative pieces. Generally speaking, male Tibetan knives tend to be...
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Guire Village in Gadong Town, Bailang County, Tibet Autonomous Region, is located in the middle reaches of the Nianchu River. The area boasts fertile land and abundant rainfall, making it highly suitable for crop cultivation. It has long been renowned across the region for producing high-quality highland barley. In the past, local farmers toiled in the fields, their lives entirely devoted to agriculture. In recent years, however, they have begun processing highland barley into white tsampa, embarking on a path toward...
The soles are made of cowhide, while the uppers are crafted from colored silk threads or various types of leather, woolen fabric (pulu), and golden brocade. Tibetan shoes can be broadly divided into three types: the "Songba shoes," "Galo shoes," and "Duozha shoes." The "Songba shoes" are renowned for their beautiful patterns; the "Galo shoes" are both attractive and durable; the "Duozha shoes" originate from Chamdo. The artisans who make these shoes are mostly concentrated…
Shigatse Highland Barley is a specialty of the Shigatse region in the Tibet Autonomous Region. The annual production of highland barley in Shigatse reaches 600,000 tons. As the main highland barley producing area in the region, in recent years, the industrialization, branding, commercialization, and serialization of highland barley have greatly promoted the development of agriculture and animal husbandry as well as increased the income of local farmers and herders. …
Crispy Fried Lamb Flank 1. Wash the lamb flank, cut it into 6 cm long and 2 cm wide pieces, place them in a soup bowl, and add cooking wine, light soy sauce, star anise, white sugar, salt, MSG, ginger slices, scallion segments, and a small amount of broth. Steam until tender, then remove and let cool before using. 2. Place flour and starch in a bowl, first mix with cold water to form a crispy batter, then add…
【Herb Name】: King's Finger Ginseng 【Content Introduction】: King's Finger Ginseng (from "Northeast Medicinal Plants Record") 【Other Names】: Palm Ginseng, Hand Ginseng (from "Ningxia Herbal Manual"), Shou’er Ginseng (from "Shaanxi Herbal - King's Finger Ginseng 1"), Wangla (Tibetan name). 【Source】: The tuber of the orchid plants Gymnadenia conopsea and Gymnadenia crassinervis…