Tibetan Empire Clothing: Highland Fur The clothing of the Tibetan Empire tells a powerful story of Tibet’s early history. It began with wind-beaten fur and thick wool on the high plateau, later absorbed luxurious silk influences from the Tang, Tazig and Kashmir. It eventually became a visual language of status, courage, and spiritual belief. More...Read More
In the mid-17th century, the rise of the Ganden Phodrang government marked a turning point in Tibet’s political and cultural history. Tibet entered a period of centralized administration led by the Dalai lama institution. Amid this transformation, one issue drew immediate attention — the lack of standardized official clothing. During major ceremonies, Tibetan and Mongolian...Read More
