Tibetan Nomads Book

	Editor's Preface	9
	Acknowledgements	17
	Foreword	19
I	The Land of the Tibetans	35
II	High Altitude Pastoralism and the Pastoral Nomad Economy	55
III	Domestic Production	75
IV	Craftwork, Tent-Making, and Domestic Artefacts	90
V	Caravan Trade and Transport	140
VI	Riding Accoutrements and Accessories	148
VII	Agricultural Implements	153
VIII	Equipment for Livestock	166
IX	Weapons, Hunting Equipment, and Armour	171
X	Costumes and Accessories	177
XI	Jewellery	265
XII	dZi Beads	301
XIII	Other Personal Accessories	315
XIV	Tibetan Buddhist Images	333
XV	Other Religious Objects and Related Materials	379
XVI	Musical Instruments: Temple and Lamasery	431
Appendix	Symbols Used on Buddhist Objects	439
	Bibliography	444
	Index	452