Pearls in Tibet’s past – The elaborate Headdresses of Tibetan Noblewomen
My first exposure to Tibet was in 2007 when I took my second solo trip. The trip through Tibet’s rural hinterland to the Everest base camp, through Xigatse and Gyantse … Continue reading
August 1, 2013 · 7 Comments
Discovering Pearls
The Pearl is not new to most of us. I got to know the pearl as a child, watching others wear them and through the many ‘plastic’ pearl chains acquired … Continue reading
July 31, 2013 · 9 Comments
Pearl in an Oyster
A few photos of extracting pearls. The process was simple. Wedge in the butter knife, use it as a lever to pry the oyster open and behold the pearl! Just … Continue reading
July 30, 2013 · 1 Comment
