Tibetan sword maker on the plateau

2013-06-26 14:52:00 | From:

Budarwa, an old famous Tibetan sword producer, is making a Tibetan sword. [Photo/China Tibet Online]
Budarwa, an old famous Tibetan sword producer, is making a Tibetan sword. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

As a distinctive ethnic handicraft, Lhatse Tibetan sword is famous among the Lhatse County of Shigatse Prefecture, and even the whole Tibetan Autonomous Region. It has a long history and is perfect in workmanship, which plays an important role in the Tibetan characteristic industry.

Budarwa, an old famous Tibetan sword producer, has been living in the Lhatse Village of Lhatse County for years.

Though his workshop is narrow and small, he enjoys the working time. [Photo/China Tibet Online]
Though his workshop is narrow and small, he enjoys the working time. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

Budarwa is preparing the raw material for making the Tibetan sword. [Photo/China Tibet Online]
Budarwa is preparing the raw material for making the Tibetan sword. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

Photo shows the semi-finished product of the Tibetan sword. [Photo/China Tibet Online]
Photo shows the semi-finished product of the Tibetan sword. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

It takes Budarwa four to five days to make a Tibetan sword. [Photo/China Tibet Online]
It takes Budarwa four to five days to make a Tibetan sword. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

The end products of Tibetan swords are sharp and beautiful. [Photo/China Tibet Online]
The end products of Tibetan swords are sharp and beautiful. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

In his house, Budarwa shows his Tibetan swords and explain their production process. [Photo/China Tibet Online]
In his house, Budarwa shows his Tibetan swords and explain their production process. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

The Tibetan sword is one of Budarwa's most satisfied works. [Photo/China Tibet Online]
The Tibetan sword is one of Budarwa's most satisfied works. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

With his honorary certificate, Budarwa smiles happily. [Photo/China Tibet Online]
With his honorary certificate, Budarwa smiles happily. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

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