HIMALAYAN HANDICRAFTS

Through various NGOs, this cooperative sells handicrafts made from yak, sheep or pashmina wool. The funds raised help to perpetuate traditions and manufacturing techniques for future generations, while improving living conditions for the villagers. Here's a good address to leave with your arms full of authentic handcrafted products, while contributing to local economic development. Other points of sale in the rest of Ladakh, in Lahaul and Spiti.