Bhutan - The Brokpa - Brokpa women spinning yak hair using a drop spindle known as a Yoekpa

Two Brokpa women spinning yak hair using drop spindles called Yoekpa, Merak, Eastern Bhutan. The Brokpa, the semi-nomads of the villages of Merak and Sakteng are said to have migrated to Bhutan a few centuries ago from the Tshona region of Southern Tibet. Thriving on rearing yaks and sheep, the Brokpas have maintained many of their unique traditions and customs. Their distinctive hat known as 'tsipee cham' is made of yak felt with long twisted tufts, said to keep the rain from running onto their faces.

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Two Brokpa women spinning yak hair using drop spindles called Yoekpa, Merak, Eastern Bhutan. The Brokpa, the semi-nomads of the villages of Merak and Sakteng are said to have migrated to Bhutan a few centuries ago from the Tshona region of Southern Tibet. Thriving on rearing yaks and sheep, the Brokpas have maintained many of their unique traditions and customs. Their distinctive hat known as 'tsipee cham' is made of yak felt with long twisted tufts, said to keep the rain from running onto their faces.