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Welcome to the Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan |
"Handlooms play an important role in Bhutanese Society. They are a part of our culture and are of great economic significance to many of our people. Recognizing this, the Royal Government of Bhutan has given high priority to the develop- ment of this sector with a view to providing gainful employment and enhancing the income of the rural community while preserving an important aspect of Bhutanese Culture."
- Her Majesty 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.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 May 2010 )
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