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Norlha, the Luxury Yak Wool Brand Made by Nomads on the Tibetan Plateau
With ethical and sustainable practices at the forefront, Kim and Dechen Yeshi’s label Norlha makes use of Tibet’s precious yak wool and ancient techniques to make beautiful hand-crafted clothing
The brand places the utmost importance on ethical and sustainable practices, preserving tradition, nurturing a local economy and producing timeless garments in the process Where can I find it? Kim encouraged Dechen to pursue this journey into the unknown – her daughter was then a Connecticut College graduate interested in directing documentaries – eventually settling in Ritoma village where Norlha began its life. Earthy tones are matched with rich red and indigo, and encapsulate the brand’s strong bond to the natural world and traditions around them, the tundra of winter, grasslands of summer and its many other seasons of colour.
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