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These unique figures are entirely handmade by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003ePhuntsog and her fellow artisans\u003c\/b\u003e from Rumbak village, located deep within Hemis National Park—the heart of snow leopard country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Animals of Ladakh\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Snow Leopard (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eShan\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e The iconic \"Ghost of the Mountains,\" captured with its characteristic thick tail and spotted coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Ibex (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eSkyin\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Ladakh’s majestic mountain goat, recreated with its signature sweeping horns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Yak:\u003c\/b\u003e The gentle, long-haired giant that has sustained Himalayan high-altitude life for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Story Behind the Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e100% Local Wool:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced directly from Ladakhi sheep and hand-felted at home by the women between their daily farm and homestay duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Modern Tradition:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional wet-felting is ancient here, but \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003eneedle felting\u003c\/i\u003e was introduced a few decades ago by wildlife conservation initiatives. It gave village women a sustainable way to earn an income using just raw wool and barbed needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupport Conservation:\u003c\/b\u003e Every purchase directly supports the women of Rumbak and helps promote a peaceful coexistence with the wild snow leopards that share their mountain home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEvery piece is sculpted entirely by hand—no two are exactly alike. 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