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Welcome to Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan

Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck

Weaving is an integral component of the culture and tradition of Bhutan. With the aim to preserve and promote this living art, the Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan was instituted in May 2005 under the patronage of Her Majesty Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck as a non-government, non-profit organization. It will be established as an educational centre for the training of individuals in the traditional art of weaving, thereby preserving and conserving the culture of Bhutanese Textiles.

RTA Receives US$ 3 Million Grant

Dr. Frederik Paulsen, chairman of the Ferring Group donated USD 3 million to the Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan. This money will be used to fund the Phase 3 of the RTA construction project.

Speaking at the official presentation of the grant to the Royal Textile Academy, and in the presence of Her Majesty Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck, the Queen of Bhutan, Dr. Paulsen said, “It is the sincere hope of all of us at Ferring that this grant will go some way towards contributing to the future success of the Royal Textile Academy and the future prosperity of Bhutan.

RTA Construction begins soon

The construction of phase 1A of the Royal Textile Academy construction project is scheduled to begin by September-October, 2009. The 1st phase is the construction of the Textile Museum. RTA tender committee is in the process of recruiting the contractor for the project.

Ground Breaking Ceremony conducted

The Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan was conducted on the auspicious day of June 5, 2009. The Ceremony was graced by Her Majesty Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Academy, as the Chief Guest.