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April 23, 2025

HRH Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck graces 23rd edition of National Design and Art Competition

Every year, artisans from across the country submit their best work of art for the National Design and Art Competition. Nearly 90 artisans competed in this year’s edition, a slight increase from last year. The […]
June 4, 2020

Promoting the unique arts and crafts of Bhutan

Two veteran weavers from the east win the weaving category at the 18th National Design and Arts Competition organised by Royal Textile Academy and the Textile Museum under the Department of Culture. The winners have […]
November 6, 2019

An exhibition of Nepal’s indigenous handcrafts

Thinley Namgay  An exhibition of Nepalese home décor ‘Timeless Creation’ opened to public at the Royal Textile Academy (RTA) in Thimphu, yesterday.   Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck graced the opening ceremony of […]
November 6, 2019

‘Khadi-Thagzo’- a textile presentation

A textile presentation, ‘Khadi-Thagzo’ was held at the Royal Textile Academy (RTA) in Thimphu yesterday. Four leading Bhutanese designers and three Indian designers exhibited 48 ensembles using Khadi and traditional Bhutanese fabrics.   The event […]
November 6, 2019

Fashion and textile, a new collaboration between Bhutan and India

Younten Tshedup A new collaboration between Bhutan and India will be exhibited in the field of fashion and textile heritage of the two countries. In an effort to encourage traditional textiles and weaving, both a […]
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