A seamless, raw-felted yak wool vest in natural grey and white khullu. Handfelted and moulded at Norlha Atelier using a zero-waste process, this piece demonstrates remarkable craftsmanship and skill. With seamless pockets and a high neck, the vest’s lighter yak wool forms a cross-shaped design which traces the circumference of the body. A favorite among Ritoma’s local nomads, who wear these scarves year-round. Khullu is the ultra-fine, downy undercoat that keeps the yak insulated during harsh Tibetan winters. Each summer, the yak naturally shed this down, which is then carefully collected by hand. 

Handwoven at the Norlha Atelier in Ritoma Village, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu, China. Yak khullu sourced from local nomad cooperatives.