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Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan (Thimphu) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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Patricia N

Saratoga Springs, NY7 contributions

Textile gems

Sep 2023 • Friends

The museum is a gem. Textures, designs, art so distinctive of the traditions of Bhutan, do not miss. Thanks to the Mother Queen and the « Renew » project to bring awareness of the feminine condition of the country.

Written 23 September 2023

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enghien

Philadelphia, PA176 contributions

Gorgeous building

Mar 2023

And beautiful textiles! It was a highlight for me, as I love woven items and am always fascinated by their variety.

Written 26 April 2023

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Nirmal Pani

Kolkata (Calcutta), India6 contributions

Nice things to know.

Sep 2020

We came to understand the details of how textiles are made as well as the details of why they were the dress which looks like skirts.

Written 26 May 2021

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AZCasualTraveler

Mesa, AZ1,858 contributions

Preserving Bhutan's Traditional Textile Designs

Nov 2019

The Bhutan Royal Textile Academy had been established to preserve the traditional Bhutanese style textile/fabric designs. Inside the Academy, you can see people making fabric materials and designs the old fashion way - by hand. The Bhutan fabric styles and fashion designs are bright and colorful. The Academy also has a gift shop inside that sells the Bhutan style fabrics and fashions.
NOTE: There are "NO Photos Allowed" inside the building signs posted.

Written 15 May 2020

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Vidalu

Cedar Rapids, IA189 contributions

Very educational. Makes for a nice 1 hour visit .

Mar 2020 • Couples

The museum houses lots of traditional Bhutanese gho and kiras as well as laya etc which are the traditional dress of Bhutan with variation depending on the area they originate . A lot of material has been contributed by the royal family . There are some nice educational videos about the origin of the dress and it’s use etc . I enjoyed this visit . As opposed to the museum shop I would recommend buying a dress if desired in paro . Lots of options there .

Written 10 March 2020

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Bird Traveler

Libertyville, IL114 contributions

Worth a Visit

Nov 2019

Centrally located in Thimphu. Quiet and peaceful spot to view amazing textiles. Interesting modern architecture Nice gift shop with a helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Written 4 January 2020

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Sharif_Islam1603

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A great evolution of Textile

Dec 2019

Bhutan is unique in its own way. While our sightseeing in Thimpu, we visited this place. It was a walking distance from our hotel (Bhutan Boutique Residency). A must visit for time pass in the city.

Written 15 December 2019

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Manish K

Dubai, United Arab Emirates3,970 contributions

Gives a glimpse into Bhutan's textile and weaving traditions

Jun 2019

The Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan is housed in a complex, near the Tashiccho Dzong in the capital city of Thimphu. The textile academy and museum comes witht he usual entrance fee of Ng 300 per person, a bit steep. The place is worth visiting if one has an interest in textiles.

One can see a glimpse of the weaving traditions followed in Bhutan, with people involved in hand-weaving the traditional gho and kira, along with ceremonial dresses. Apart from that, there is not much else to attract a visitor. One can spend not more then 30 minutes here.

Written 6 December 2019

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Ugyen

Noida, India286 contributions

Best place to see bhutanese textile product

Jul 2019

Here you can see all types of bhutanese textile products which are showcased from all across the country.
Be it traditional dress, arts , scluptures, crafts etc..

They also have these products for sale.

Written 6 December 2019

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Ramakrishnan R

Mumbai, India811 contributions

Good compilation!

Nov 2019 • Family

Nice museum that details the different weaving styles, materials and practices in different parts of Bhutan. They don’t allow photography inside.

Written 22 November 2019

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