{"id":514,"date":"2019-01-03T09:26:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T09:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/?p=514"},"modified":"2025-12-16T13:19:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T07:49:19","slug":"visit-the-royal-textile-museum-to-explore-the-traditionality-of-bhutan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/visit-the-royal-textile-museum-to-explore-the-traditionality-of-bhutan\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Royal Textile Museum to explore the traditionality of Bhutan!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/COVER.png\" alt=\"Royal Textile Museum\" class=\"wp-image-517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/COVER.png 853w, https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/COVER-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/COVER-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the Royal Textile Museum to explore the traditionality of Bhutan!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A magical\ncountry, Bhutan is in everyone&#8217;s bucket list all over the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the\nlast Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in fantastic snow-covered mountains and\nforests that create a picturesque landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that is\nnot all. It is a place where traditional Buddhist culture meets majestic\nfortress which makes it a uniquely magical and mystical place to include in\nyour travel list. Reputed to be the last Shangri La, this country is one of a\nkind and is undoubtedly the best place to be in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:20px;\"><strong>Explore the art of weaving!!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not just\nBhutan, the places also instill importance in the whole country of Bhutan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan is\none such museum in Bhutan!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal\nTextile Academy of Bhutan is one such institution which is dedicated to the\nconservation and exhibition of textiles making it one of the most interesting\nmuseums to visit when in Bhutan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:20px;\"><strong>Foundation of the museum!!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bhutan&#8217;s\nbest museum was started in May 2005, with an aim to preserve and showcase the\ntraditional art weaving in Bhutan. It was started under the guidance of Her\nMajesty Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Also, it provides professional\ntraining to men and women in weaving and textile!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:20px;\"><strong>How to reach!!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As it takes more extended hours from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/\">Bhutan, <\/a><\/strong>you can avail <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/destinations\/bhutan\/car-rental.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rental service<\/a><\/strong> and reach Thimphu. From there you can take a short walk or drive to the museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong>&nbsp;\n1 kilometer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 3 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head\ntowards Drentoen Lam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue\nonto Drentoen Lam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take\nthe first exit onto Samtem Lam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samtem\nLam turns right and becomes Norzin Lam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then\ntake the 3rd exit onto Norzin Lam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Royal\nTextile Academy, Thimphu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:20px;\"><strong>Visit the museum!!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is\nworthwhile as it displays many types of woven textiles, the machineries, skills\nof the weavers, traditional garments and also stores the Royal textiles, the\ncrowns of the kings, their dresses and other accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The textiles are also categorized in\nvarious themes!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warp\npattern weaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weft\npattern weaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Role\nof textiles in religion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Achievement\nin textile arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Textiles\nfrom indigenous fibres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Also, the Royal collection to be a favorite\ntheme!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:20px;\"><strong>Visiting and Entry fees!!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourists can\nvisit the National Textile Museum any time of the day but timings do matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 am-5 pm\nfrom Monday to Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 am-3 pm\non Sundays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry fee:<\/strong> INR 250<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:20px;\"><strong>Attractions to look for!!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preservation\nof the articles of Royal family <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\ninfrastructure of National textile museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wedding\nclothes of the 4th Dragon king decorated on the first floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weaving\ntechnique is shown in the upper floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display\nof various textile art and craft in the gallery of the museum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can also try out some ancient\nweaving techniques of Gho and Kira!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:20px;\"><strong>Events organized here!!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just\nvisiting is not enough, there are several events organized here for you to\nspend a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National\ndesign competition which takes place from September to October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auctions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrations\nof skills particularly to individuals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:20px;\"><strong>Objectives of the museum!!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are\nmany objectives behind founding this famous museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop\na conservation center to restore the Bhutanese textile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide\nprofessional training to men and women in weaving and textile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free\nof cost training to promote women empowerment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill\nthe younger minds with knowledge of the country&#8217;s textiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We hope you are now ready to visit\nthis National Textile Museum which is a favored sightseeing place in Thimphu for\nyou to have an insight into the traditional textiles of Bhutan!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit the Royal Textile Museum to explore the traditionality of Bhutan! 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