Background
The Bhutan Textile Museum, also known as the National Textile Museum, is located in Thimphu, Bhutan. It was established in 2001 and has gained attention nationally and internationally. The museum houses a significant collection of antique textile artifacts unique to Bhutan.
Its main goals are to showcase Bhutan’s achievements in textile arts, encourage weavers to continue traditional patterns, and become a hub for textile studies and research. Additionally, it aims to promote Bhutanese history and culture.
Sites to visit
- Memorial Chorten
- Tashi Choedzong
- Buddha Point
- Dechenphu Temple
- Tango Cheri
- Wangditse
- Royal Takin Preserve (Takin Zoo)
- National Institute for Zorig Chusum
- Bhutan Textile Museum
- Paper Making Factory
- Semtokha Dzong
- Bhutan Postal Museum
- Dochula Pass
- National Library