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COOPERATIVE STAFF INCLUDE:
 Djarga Mira is a co-owner and our primary artisan organizer. Born in the Tagong (Lhagang) area, he has spent his life as a nomadic herder. This fact alone is almost enough to make him an expert in Khampa folk art – he has used and made these things from the time he was a small child. In addition to this, he has an eye for quality and high quality standards. His job for the Cooperative is to go to far off areas and locate artisans, to negotiate with them, help them understand market demands and interests, and create continuing relationships with them, to help them create work that meets the standards of the Cooperative.
Djarga was the source of the original idea for the Cooperative, which started with selling small saddle bags designed by him, Angela, and some friends. In addition to organizing and training artisans, he himself designs, weaves, and sews yak-hair and leather items, including large weavings, door hangings, yak decorations, saddle pads, and hand bags.
For more information, click here.
 Angela Lankford is a co-owner and general manager of the Coop, focusing on both production and marketing. She organizes helpers, makes plans, researches markets, creates advertising, and meets with artisans, and is still in the process of learning how to do business in China/Tibet! Angela is an American who has lived in China since 2001, teaching Environmental Studies and then moving on to do Economic Development projects in Kham. She lives here because she loves the land and the people. For a short bio, click here.
 COOPERATIVE VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE:
Marty Caldwell (Angela's Mom). She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her garage is our American warehouse, and she also takes items to fairs around Colorado. She does bookkeeping and helps out with all kinds of US-side management!
Barry Singer is helping us to organize fairs in the United States, and acting as an advisor as far as becoming involved with large Fair Trade  organizations.
Su Xiaotang (Julia Su) from Liaoning, China is working with day-to-day projects in China, designing new products, and working with the Chinese market.
Kati Singer-Haller, is our Ebay volunteer, managing our Ebay store from Israel!
Many thanks to all of our volunteers!
If you are interested in volunteering, please click here.
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