How Ladakh’s locals are actively boosting the region’s fashion, culinary heritage

How Ladakh’s locals are actively boosting the region’s fashion, culinary heritage

When Rigzin Wangmo Lachic returned to her hometown Leh in 2017 — after corporate stints in Japan and New Delhi — she spent the first year trekking across the region. This experience, says Rigzin, was instrumental in understanding Leh’s many communities. Learnings that she put into practice when she founded plant-based restaurant Tsas, and boutique … Read more

Kunzes Angmo : the storyteller chef of Ladakh at her sit down meal in Kochi

Kunzes Angmo : the storyteller chef of Ladakh at her sit down meal in Kochi

“I think I still have earth under my nails.” Chef Kunzes Angmo from Leh, who hosted a food pop-up called Ladakhi Odyssey in Kochi recently, is talking about how she was foraging for leaves and vegetables from her garden until the last minute. “I carried 25 kg of ingredients on the flight.” This was after … Read more