Laya’s traditional hat under threat of disappearance

By: Tashi TOBGAY on Monday, May, 21st,2018 in News. No Comments


Laya’s traditional bamboo hat, once widely worn by its women, is fast disappearing. There aren’t many weavers left around now and the women too seldom wear their the hats. The hat is an integral part of the highlander’s culture. In the past, Layap women wore it every day. But now it is worn only during special occasions […]