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It is woven using the slat technique, one of the oldest Tibetan weaving methods, traditionally used for belts, carrying straps, and bridles; in this tradition, the geometric patterns are considered to bring good luck. The loop is connected via a carabiner to a thin adapter plate, which slides between the phone and the case and can be detached at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe ribbons are made in a weavers' cooperative in the village of Tsoten in the Tibetan highlands. Since 2019, CHARU has been working there with former herders to preserve board weaving as a source of income. 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It is woven using the “Brettchen” technique, one of the oldest Tibetan weaving methods, traditionally used for belts, carrying straps, and bridles; in this tradition, the geometric patterns are considered auspicious. The ribbon tapers downward into long, open fringes and is looped at the top around a brass ring, which is engraved on the outside in Tibetan script and in English with “Love is the Answer.” This decorative pendant can be worn on a bag, a belt loop, or wherever it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe ribbons are made in a weavers’ cooperative in the village of Tsoten in the Tibetan Highlands. Since 2019, CHARU has been working there with former herders to preserve tablet weaving as a source of income. 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Highland animals are a staple of Tibetan carpet weaving; tigers, leopards, and snow leopards have appeared in these designs since time immemorial, and the stylized mythical faces also follow this tradition.\u0026nbsp;Each piece is crafted from leftover yarns from carpet production, which is why no two pieces are identical in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA braided cord along the top edge is used for hanging; the piece can just as easily be used flat as a coaster or tray. There is a pocket on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rugs are created through a collaboration between CHARU and Sayol (ས་ཡོལ།)—the name is composed of ས (sa), meaning “earth,” and ཡོལ (yol), meaning “curtain,” “Curtain of the Earth.” They are woven in the Tibetan highlands by female herders using wool from northern Tibet, following a tradition that dates back many generations on the high plateau. 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The shape combines two traditions: the felt hat of Tibetan nomads and the American cowboy hat. The hat is felted by hand: wool is laid out on a template, moistened with hot water and soap, and fulled for hours until the fibers mat together and the shape holds. The hat band is braided from yak hair, sewn on by hand, and bears the cooperative’s emblem; the band allows for an adjustable fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hats are produced through a collaboration between CHARU and the Phadrokbha (ཕ་རྡོགས་པ།) nomadic cooperative, whose name means “descendants of nomadic ancestors.” The cooperative was founded in Yushu in 2015 and began by producing traditional black nomadic tents; it provides employment for single parents, orphans, and people with disabilities. The yak wool is hand-combed each spring. 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The hat is felted by hand: wool is laid out on a template, moistened with hot water and soap, and fulled for hours until the fibers mat together and the shape holds. The hat band is braided from black yak hair, sewn on by hand, and bears the cooperative’s emblem; the band allows for an adjustable fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hats are produced through a collaboration between CHARU and the Phadrokbha (ཕ་རྡོགས་པ།) nomadic cooperative, whose name means “descendants of nomadic ancestors.” The cooperative was founded in Yushu in 2015 and began by producing traditional black nomadic tents; it provides employment for single parents, orphans, and people with disabilities. CHARU connects designers with craft cooperatives in the Tibetan cultural region and uses these collaborations to develop products that bring traditional techniques into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead circumference 55–57 cm, adjustable with the hat band · 100% Tibetan sheep’s wool · Hat band made of 100% yak hair, hand-braided · Hand-felted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare: Remove dust with a soft brush. Avoid rubbing against rough surfaces. Slight pilling is a natural characteristic of wool and can be trimmed off with small scissors. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place, and let the hat rest occasionally. 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The rug is hand-knotted from leftover yarns from carpet production, which is why no two pieces have an identical color sequence. It is suitable as a seat cushion on a chair or bench, as a small floor rug, or as a wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rugs are created through a collaboration between CHARU and Sayol (ས་ཡོལ།)—the name is composed of ས (sa), meaning “earth,” and ཡོལ (yol), meaning “curtain,” “Curtain of the Earth.” They are woven in the Tibetan highlands by female herders using wool from northern Tibet, following a tradition that dates back many generations on the high plateau. CHARU connects designers with artisan cooperatives in the Tibetan cultural region and uses this collaboration to develop products that bring traditional techniques into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e45 × 45 cm · Pile height: 1.5 cm · 100% North Tibetan sheep's wool · Hand-knotted · Color pattern varies by piece · The rug is delivered in a cotton bag\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare: Do not place in direct sunlight, as this will cause the colors to fade. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Clean by vacuuming; do not wipe with a damp cloth. For stains, use a neutral detergent or take it to a professional cleaner. Keep away from oil and acids. Slight pilling is a natural characteristic of wool and can be carefully trimmed off. Avoid friction against rough surfaces. For long-term storage, keep the item sealed and protected against moths. 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In Tibetan tradition, the snow leopard is regarded as the embodiment of the mountain deity and as the guardian of the sacred peaks; animal depictions of this kind have long been part of the visual tradition of Tibetan carpet weaving. The rug is hand-knotted from northern Tibetan wool, row by row on a loom. It is suitable as a seat cushion for a chair or bench, as a small floor rug, or as a wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rugs are created through a collaboration between CHARU and Sayol (ས་ཡོལ།)—the name is composed of ས (sa), meaning “earth,” and ཡོལ (yol), meaning “curtain,” “Curtain of the Earth.” They are woven in the Tibetan highlands by female herders using wool from northern Tibet, following a tradition that dates back many generations on the high plateau. CHARU connects designers with artisan cooperatives in the Tibetan cultural region and uses this collaboration to develop products that bring traditional techniques into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e45 × 45 cm · 100% Northern Tibetan sheep's wool · Hand-knotted \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e· The rug comes in a cotton bag\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare: Do not place in direct sunlight, as this will cause the colors to fade. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Clean by vacuuming; do not wipe with a damp cloth. For stains, use a neutral detergent or take it to a professional cleaner. Keep away from oil and acids. Slight pilling is a natural characteristic of wool and can be carefully trimmed off. Avoid friction against rough surfaces. 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In Tibetan tradition, the snow leopard is regarded as the embodiment of the mountain deity and as the guardian of the high regions; depictions of animals of this kind have long been part of the visual tradition of Tibetan carpet weaving. The rug is hand-knotted from northern Tibetan wool, row by row on a loom. With its landscape orientation, it is suitable as a bedside rug, a runner, or a wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rugs are created through a collaboration between CHARU and Sayol (ས་ཡོལ།)—the name is composed of ས (sa), meaning “earth,” and ཡོལ (yol), meaning “curtain,” “Curtain of the Earth.” They are woven in the Tibetan highlands by female herders using wool from northern Tibet, following a tradition that dates back centuries on the high plateau. CHARU connects designers with artisan cooperatives in the Tibetan cultural region and uses these collaborations to develop products that bring traditional techniques into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e102 × 50 cm · 100% North Tibetan sheep's wool · Hand-knotted · Fringes on one side\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional shipping costs may apply; please contact us before placing your order\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare: Do not place in direct sunlight, as this will cause the colors to fade. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Clean by vacuuming; do not wipe with a damp cloth. For stains, use a neutral detergent or take it to a professional cleaner. Keep away from oil and acids. Slight pilling is a natural characteristic of wool and can be carefully trimmed off. Avoid friction against rough surfaces. 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For generations, the black tent made of yak hair served as a home for herding families; today, it is rapidly disappearing from the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe vessel is shaped from blue slate-clay in Kham, in eastern Tibet. The clay is dried, crushed, sifted, mixed with sand, kneaded, shaped by hand, and polished; it is then air-dried and fired in an earthen pit in the absence of oxygen—this process produces the deep black color with its metallic sheen. A removable base plate with a recessed well holds incense cones or loose incense and can be removed for cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis piece is crafted by Sangchok Sonpo in Chindu, who carries on the Anchong pottery tradition. Saso is part of CHARU, which connects designers with craft cooperatives in the Tibetan cultural region and uses these connections to develop products that bring traditional techniques into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.8 × 10.8 cm · Height 7 cm · Interior dimensions 10 × 7 cm, interior height 3.3 cm · Wall thickness 0.8 cm · Weight approx. 650 g · Slate powder clay, hand-formed and kiln-fired · With removable base plate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHARU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57262423769466,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8746\/6221\/files\/IMG_3428.png?v=1789318577"},{"product_id":"dungkar-rauchergefass-aus-tibetischer-schwarzkeramik-charu-saso","title":"\"Dungkar\" incense burner made of Tibetan black ceramic · CHARU × Saso","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn elegant incense holder shaped like a dungkar, the Tibetan conch shell. It is one of the eight symbols of good fortune in Tibetan Buddhism and, according to tradition, represents the sound of the teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe holder is shaped from blue-black clay and left unglazed: After being hand-formed and polished, the piece is air-dried and blackened with smoke—this creates the metallic sheen that characterizes Tibetan black pottery. Incense sticks up to 4 mm in diameter fit into the hole at the end, while incense cones fit into the open mouth. A flat plate made of the same ceramic is included to catch the ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis piece is crafted by Yang Genai, a sixth-generation practitioner of Meshu black pottery in Eastern Tibet. 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