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The Sacred Polyester of Tibetan Khata Interview with Dr. Huatse Gyal by Karen Jensen
Once
made from wool, these highly symbolic textiles are now frequently made
of polyester—and quickly polluting the planet. Tricycle speaks with
anthropologist Huatse Gyal about their various meanings, history, and
the conundrum of religious waste.
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