Makers & Origins

The Creators
Behind the Objects

Stories of people, materials and knowledge carried forward through objects.

Chawa Landro black-and-white campaign portrait with Tibetan calligraphy

Chawa Landro: Keeping Culture Close

Founded by brothers Tashi and Nanmu, CHAWA LANDRO brings Tibetan cultural memory into contemporary streetwear, guided by a commitment to protecting what matters.
Close-up of a maker working by hand on textile material. Photo credit by GHO GHO.

GHO GHO: Warmth Made on Sangke Grassland

GHO GHO: Warmth Made on Sangke Grassland A scarf, shawl or bag is understood first through use. It should feel comfortable in the hand, sit well against the...
Outdoor gathering with black pottery in a Himalayan landscape. Photo credit by PEMA BLACK POTTERY.

Pema Black Pottery: Formed by Hand, Made for Use

A black pottery vessel reveals itself slowly. Its form is direct, its surface restrained, and its color shifts with the light—from charcoal and soft gray to a muted...
WOOTOUR: Carrying Memory Forward

WOOTOUR: Carrying Memory Forward

WOOTOUR: Carrying Memory ForwardA piece of jewelry begins with what can be seen and touched: the color of a stone, the weight of metal, the balance of a...