Aldrich, M. A.: Old Lhasa - A Biography
"Brings you closer to the real spirit of Lhasa" - Dr. Lobsang Sangay, President, Tibetan Government in Exile
The most comprehensive account of the fabled city ever written in English, Old Lhasa: A Biography weaves an accessible, detailed, and compelling tapestry of its history, religion, and culture. We explore small customs of great antiquity still seen in the Tibetan Quarter, such as the twirling of hand-held prayer wheels and the coral jewelry adorning the hair of herdswomen. We visit the vital monuments of Tibetan civilization: iconic palaces, temples, and monasteries, such as the magnificent Potala Palace on Marpo Ri, the veritable Jokhang Temple at the heart of the city, and the superbly resurrected Ganden monastery on the mountains outside Lhasa. A natural raconteur, M.A. Aldrich brings to life time-honored legends and charming anecdotes about kings and lamas, ministers and tricksters, which reveal the hidden significance of easily-overlooked side alleys, shrines, and stone houses clustered around the city's most important pilgrims' route, the Barkhor. Old Lhasa is not only an enjoyable traveler's companion for armchair readers, but also a vital resource for the intrepid visitor hoping to come away from the city with a deeper understanding.Following his two well-received books on Beijing and Ulaanbaatar, Old Lhasa is the final book in his trilogy on great Asian cultural capitals. Aldrich is a retired lawyer who has lived in East and Central Asia for more than thirty years.
Bracelets, bracelets, bracelets, bracelets, chains
| age | Wrist circumference |
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Newborn |
9 - 12 cm |
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6 months - 3 years |
12 - 14 cm |
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4 - 10 years |
14 - 15 cm |
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Teenager, ladies (XS) |
15 - 16 cm |
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Ladies (M) |
16 - 17 cm |
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Ladies (XL) |
18 - 19 cm |
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Men (M) |
18 - 20 cm |
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Men (XL) |
21 - 22 cm |
The length of the bracelet may be 1 cm to 3 cm longer than the measured wrist circumference, depending on your taste.
Finger rings
| Ring size | Inner diameter | Inner circumference |
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48 |
15,3 mm |
48 mm |
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50 |
15.9 mm |
50 mm |
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52 |
16.6 mm |
52 mm |
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54 |
17.2 mm |
54 mm |
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56 |
17.8 mm |
56 mm |
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58 |
18.5 mm |
58 mm |
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60 |
19.1 mm |
60 mm |
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62 |
19.7 mm |
62 mm |
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64 |
20.4 mm |
64 mm |
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66 |
21.0 mm |
66 mm |
- Take a ring that fits well.
- Place it on a ruler and measure the inner diameter (from one inner edge to the other).
- Compare the diameter with the table to determine the ring size.
- Take a thin strip of paper or thread.
- Wrap it around the part of the finger where you want the ring to sit (not too tight).
- Mark the point where the ends meet.
- Measure the length of the strip in millimeters. This is the inner circumference.
- Find the right size in the table.
- Measure the finger size in the evening, as fingers swell slightly during the day.
- If you are between two sizes, choose the larger size.
- Make sure that the ring fits over the knuckle.
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