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National Textile Museum

Norzin Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
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Ranked #2 of 13 attractions in Thimphu
4.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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Pompano Beach, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

This workshop maintains hand-weaving traditions and offers outstanding bargains in the national costume worn by the monarch's decree. Definitely worth a visit. More

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Geelong, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

We found this little museum when walking up the main street. The film about the national costumes and Bhutanese woven crafts was great. The exit ion is well laid out with beautiful examples of Bhutanese textiles. More

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Gurgaon, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

As you enter the museum through a non-descript door, it is easy not to pay much attention to the large tangakha hanging in the centre of the room. But look closely and see the amount of high quality embroidery and applique work - something Bhutan is famous for. This one single piece is justification enough to visit the museum. Besides... More

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Thimphu
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

Good example of showcasing and preserving our culture and displaying the skills of the weavers. Always enjoy visiting the museum More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

This museum offers a fascinating historic display of Bhutanese clothing - women's kiras and mens ghos, from various regions of Bhutan. There are also displays of the beautiful Bhutanese textiles. More

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Bandung, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

I was a bit sceptic to visit the museum in the beginning but changed my mind after the first 2 minutes of the film about the development of gho and kira in Bhutan over the years and how each area of Bhutan have different kind of gho and kira. The museum also stocked many fabrics from royal family's collection. It's... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

I enjoyed this museum because I loved seeing the different woven textiles that the Bhutanese make (they are actually quite incredible). However, this museum doesn't show anything really different than what you can see by browsing the Thimphu craft market. You have to pay an entry fee, which wasn't really completely worth it. You watch a video for a few... More

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Manila, Philippines
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

Visited this Museum and quite frankly, we were the only ones inside the Museum which to my mind need not be part of your itinerary. The time here is better spent watching actual painting in a Thangka shop, or simply watching an archery or darts game played by gho-clad Bhutanese men. http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Bhutan/Paro/blog-673427.html More

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London, United Kingdom
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011

building a new home for the museum at the moment. Will be better More

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Hong Kong, China
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011

We visited the Textile Museum and thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact we didnt have enough time as the shop is also excellent. The Museum gives an excellent introduction to the history and peoples of Bhutan through their native dress and is well worth a visit. More

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