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Weaving Tradition, One Thread at a Time | Odessa News
In a remote Tibetan town, a cooperative founded in 2008 by artisan Pasang is reviving a 1,300-year-old weaving tradition. Once on the brink of extinction, with fewer than ten artisans left, the group now employs over 100—including people with disabilities—and trains young Tibetans in crafting Pulu and the rare, imperial Zeter fabric. Recognized as part of China’s intangible cultural heritage, this ancient craft, believed to have been brought to Tibet by a Chinese princess in the 7th century, is now thriving through local jobs and sales across China. For many workers, including an 80-year-old…
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