The nose rope and nose ring are indispensible tools for farmers in the region.
In order to transport their yaks, many farmers will clip a reusable wooden ring onto the nasal septum of their yaks in order to lead them more easily using a rope. Pictured here is an example of a nose ring and rope used by farmers. The nose ring is usually made from cypress or dragong wood, as these types of wood are sturdy and more difficult to break. The rope is usually woven from yak hair,
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