Ethnic Artisans - Along the Ancient Tea Horse Road

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Each piece is hand crafted by Naxi artisans. Pieces are cut measured, shaped and after a test assemble and adjustments, they are each carved in intricate detail. From their loving hands to your lovings - you can feel the pride and connection between the artist and you.

A Tibetan Princess + Cup of Tea + 1,300 Years

PRINCESS WENCHENG SENT TO TIBET

In 641 Chinese Princess Wenchang was sent to Tibet to marry the Tibetan Emperor (Songtsen Gampo). Princess brought along a special treasure that changed the world. TEA ARRIVES IN TIBET! You Go Girl!

TEA INTRODUCED TO TIBETAN ROYALTY

Princess Whencheg introduced Tea to Tibetan Royalty and Buddhist Monks. They went wild! Everyone wanted Something Special, Something Unique, Something in Limited Supply: TEA GOES VIRAL

ORDER TEA AND WAIT SIX MONTHS

No Amazon or FedEx: Yaks, Mules and Men had to haul precious Tea on their backs. A six month journey over 1,500 miles of torturous terrain in the Himalaya Mountains to bring the TEA TO LHASA IN TIBET.

THE TEA HORSE ROAD IS BORN

Men carried twice their body weight on their backs over the most difficult trade route the world has known. Crossing rivers, gorges, and 15,000 foot passes and returned with prized Tibetan Horses to trade in China.  

DEMAND FOR MORE TREASURES

Tea Horse Road expands: Tibet to India then west to Europe. It created a huge demand for Silks, Spices, Silver, Jewelry, LEATHER and Textiles. Skilled artisans perfecting their trades along the Tea Horse Road.

CULTURES AND FABULOUS ARTISANS REMAIN

Laborers and Merchants migrated and merged, creating over 30 distinct ethnic cultures that still thrive along the Ancient Tea Horse Road. The artisans have preserved their skills and are CREATING TREASURES TODAY.