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Why do Tibetans like to wear precious stones such as beeswax and turquoise?

Why do Tibetans like to wear these priceless gems so much?

This should start with the Tibetan way of life.

Tibetans mainly live in cold areas in Xizang Autonomous Region and southern Qinghai. These areas are not conducive to the growth of crops, so most Tibetans live by nomadism.

The ancients called nomadism "living by weeds". In fact, "chasing" is an act that follows the laws of nature and changes with nature. Therefore, Tibetans, whose main lifestyle is nomadism, generally have no fixed residence. We often have to move according to natural changes, so we have to bring a lot of materials and property with us every time we move. Over time, the clever Tibetans fused all the inconvenient attributes and turned them into valuable gems. Beeswax, turquoise and coral are gems that Tibetans often start with, which are not only convenient to carry, but also beautifully decorated. Inheritance has become a habit and consciousness.

So, don't be surprised to see Tibetan decorations in the streets and alleys of Tibet. Maybe all his possessions are on him.