In Sa'gya county, Shigatse, Pema Chungdak's family is preparing for Losar in their new home by Guchak cleaning, frying kasai, and setting the Chemar box.
Medog is nestled at the eastern end of the Himalayas, there the Menpa craftsmen turn sturdy blue-black soapstone into a substantial, smooth, and round stone pot through thousands of strikes and meticulous polishing.