The art of Tibetan knives prospers in Lhorong county, Tibet

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Traditional handmade knives with handles made of yak horn and scabbards made from yak leather are popular among Tibetan people.

China.org.cnUpdated:  August 13, 2021

Traditional handmade knives with handles made of yak horn and scabbards made from yak leather are popular among Tibetan people. Jiarizha village in Lhorong county established a handicraft cooperative and invested 400,000 yuan in its local knifemaking industry in 2017. The cooperative earned more than 700,000 yuan in 2019, greatly raising local villagers' incomes.