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Two Heads are Better Than One: Valuing Dynamic Partnership

Posted by Hangai Mountain Textiles on Dec 7th 2020

<Two Heads are Better Than One: Valuing Dynamic Partnership
As the old saying goes, "two heads are better than one," particularly when they are fun and creative. We're excited to have put our heads together with Jamie Tisch, a dynamo business woman and Aspen Art Museum Board Member, and acclaimed interior designers, Rodman Primack and Rudy F. Weissenberg, to collaboratively create an eye-catching cashmere textile collection in contrasting, bold color combinations that will transform any room.“A shared admiration for striking design and luxurious textiles
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Solitude

Posted by Annika Furman on Jun 7th 2019

<Solitude
When in the Mongolian steppe, the paradox of serene solitude becomes more than a page read in Endurance. Solitude, the concept that someone can be completely alone, feels inconceivable when in an American city. Coloradans get glimpses of solitude when in the backcountry, but in a matter of hours, a hiker can be enjoying a latte at Starbucks. In Mongolia, solitude permeates the steppe; you can drive a full day and only see smoke extruding from the cylindrical pipe of a ger. A
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The Sustainable Future of the Mongolian Steppe

Posted by Annika Furman on Jun 7th 2019

<The Sustainable Future of the Mongolian Steppe
The Mongolian Steppe is a fragile ecosystem that relies on the animals and people that occupy it to keep it healthy. As herd sizes of goats, sheep, camels, and yaks increase, the steppe is beginning to be degraded by overgrazing and improper circulation of these animals. Goats and the demand for their cashmere have the largest negative impact on the steppe, whereas yaks degrade the environment far less. In order for Mongolia to grow economically, herders must understand how to sustainably maint
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The Home of a Mongolian Ger

Posted by Annika Furman on Jun 7th 2019

<The Home of a Mongolian Ger
For people all around the world, their home is a manifestation of who they are. Culture, interests, and family are woven into their dwelling, creating a unique place for them to provide and prosper. Homes are not just insulation and beams. They represent the needs and desires of those who live inside. An American home can represent our busy schedules and unique style. We decorate our house with abstract paintings and décor while leaving office space to tend to emails. For many other cultures th
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