Weaver at Loom Amid Jungle Vines in Lhasa Cafe

Stark fluorescent tubes cast a flat, white glow across the cafe interior at Norbulingka in Lhasa. Thick emerald jungle vines have surged overnight, swallowing the left side of the room. Broad leaves press against wooden tables while glossy tendrils wrap around the legs of the backstrap loom. A weaver sits at eye level, hands moving over taut threads. Dry brown autumn leaves mix with the vibrant green growth. Window light falls across the tiled floor in sharp, cold rectangles. One vine tendril curls tightly around the wooden beam of the loom, its rough, fibrous texture resting against the smooth, polished wood.