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The
Handicrafts Emporium in Thimphu City serves as the Secretariat to the
Core Group formed in the Arts and Crafts sector of Bhutan.
DIRECTORY
As part of a growing support on the diversification and product
development of the arts and crafts sector of Bhutan, a Core Group composed
of representatives from various organizations concerning Bhutan's
handicrafts. These offices/organizations include:
Handicrafts Emporium (Secretariat, Bhutan Arts & Crafts Core Group)
The Handicrafts Emporium - Thimphu is a Non-Government Organization which
functions as a marketing arm to the rural artisans and entrepreneurs of
Bhutan.
Email: HDC@druknet.bt
Telephone: +975-2-322-670
Address: Post Box 771, Thimphu, Bhutan
Textile Museum
The Textile Museum is an organization meant to preserve the weaving and
textile traditions of Bhutan.
Email: tmuseum@druknet.bt
Telephone: c/o
+975-2-322-810 (secretariat)
Address: Norzin Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
Institute of Zorig Chusum
The
Institute of Zorig Chusum was formed primarily to promote training in the
13 Arts and Crafts of Bhutan.
Telephone: c/o +975-2-322-810 (secretariat)
Address: Thimphu
National
Handloom Development Project (NHDP Khaling)
The National Development Handloom Development Project (NHDP) is situated
in Khaling in Eastern Bhutan. It's an NGO attached to the National Women's
Association of Bhutan (NWAB) which is involved mainly in providing
technical training on design and weaving techniques.
Email: NHDP@druknet.bt
Telephone: +975-4-581-122
Address: PO Box Khaling, East Bhutan
Tarayana
Foundation
c/o Secretariat (Handicrafts Emporium)
Email: HDC@druknet.bt
Telephone: +975-2-322-670
Address: Post Box 771, Thimphu, Bhutan
Bhutan
Retailers Association (c/o Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Email:
bsdbcci@druknet.bt
Telephone: +975-2-322-742/ 324-254/ 323-936
Address: PO Box 147. Doybum Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
NEWS / EVENTS:
Dubbed
"Contemporary Styling of Hand-woven Bhutanese Textiles", a
product launch/ exhibition has been held at Druk Hotel in Thimphu City
with Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck as the Chief
Guest.
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