Raksha

When I was a kid, I remember going to the Tshechu, a Buddhist festival held once a year, when people gather to watch sacred mask dances that tell spiritual stories. It usually fell around September, and we’d get a long holiday. My parents would take us to watch it.

Everyone was dressed in perfectly woven gho and kira, standing under the harsh sun as thousands gathered to see the dances. Each performance had its own meaning.

But there was one that always caught my attention, Raksha Lango. He’s the central figure in the Raksha Mangcham, leading the others with power and grace.

As a kid, I was fascinated by him , his large horns, his confidence, his precision. Every movement felt practiced, smooth, and effortless. He made mastery look easy.

Looking back now, I think that’s why I admired him so much. He wasn’t just a dancer, he was a leader. He embodied discipline, control, and quiet strength. And maybe that’s why I was drawn to him, because deep down, I wanted to become that. To lead my life, to work hard, to perform with such mastery that it looks effortless.

We’re drawn to things because somewhere inside, we know we could become them.

To express that feeling, I designed this piece simple, meaningful, and one I’d proudly wear myself.