Rigzin Lachic

Rigzin Lachic is the 33-year-old owner of Dolkhar, a business in Ladakh that focuses on promoting local textile traditions by employing over 40 craftspeople to create handwoven rugs and other products. He is passionate about elevating local goods to luxury status and emphasizes the importance of local ingredients in his restaurant, Tsas, which features dishes made from native produce. Lachic aims to preserve the cultural heritage of Ladakh while also addressing the growing pride in imported goods among locals.