With government assistance, Kunga Chogyi has taken her products to exhibitions across China, where demand often exceeds supply. Last year alone, her company's revenue exceeded 700,000 yuan.

　　Kunga Chogyi's story reflects a broader national drive. In September, China issued a 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) on Cultural Heritage Protection and Inheritance, which calls for solid progress in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, revitalizing traditional crafts, upgrading related workshops, and using heritage to renew historic classic industries. Across the country, the emphasis has shifted from preservation alone to turning "skills at the fingertips" into sustainable livelihoods.

　　Kunga Chogyi is not content with just weaving and selling. With more tourists visiting her shop for hands-on experiences, she plans to develop her pasture into an immersive experience base. Visitors will be able to try hand-weaving, milking yaks, churning butter and grazing cattle, while also having the chance to spot a snow leopard.

　　"I hope more tourists can deeply experience the life of Tibetans and help convey the concept of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature," she said.■

　　Kunga Chogyi weaves a bracelet onboard a flight from Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, to Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2026. (Xinhua)