This yak leather bag is made in Zachika (Shershul County) on the upper reaches
of the Yangtze.
Traditional Zachika design.
Tibetan pattern cotton lining.
This yak leather bag is made in Zachika (Shershul County) on the upper reaches
of the Yangtze.
Traditional Zachika design.
Tibetan pattern cotton lining.
This yak leather bag is made in Zachika (Shershul County) on the upper reaches
of the Yangtze.
Traditional Zachika design.
Tibetan pattern cotton lining.
This yak leather bag is made in Zachika (Shershul County) on the upper reaches
of the Yangtze.
Traditional Zachika design.
Tibetan pattern cotton lining.
This yak leather bag is made in Zachika (Shershul County) on the upper reaches
of the Yangtze.
Traditional Zachika design.
Tibetan pattern cotton lining.
This yak leather bag is made in Zachika (Shershul County) on the upper reaches
of the Yangtze.
Traditional Zachika design.
Tibetan pattern cotton lining.
soft yak neck hair -- coined yashmere -- dyed red in a traditional lama pilgrimage bag style. The strap is braided leather, and pulls the bag shut. The middle piece is traditional chook cloth, often used to make saddle pads.