National Handloom Development Project
Eastern Bhutan
Three kilometres from Khaling is the National Handloom Development Project, operated by the National Women’s Association of Bhutan (NWAB). It contracts…
Must-see shopping in Eastern Bhutan
Wood Turning & Laquering Cluster
Eastern Bhutan
This cooperative of local woodturners sells polished products in a small outlet near the dzong. The dapas turned from rhododendron wood (and other trees)…
Eastern Bhutan
This small shop beside the Druk Deothjung Hotel is the place to load up on crafts such as traditional boots, painted masks and woven and embroidered…
Thinley Dendup General Shop & Handicraft
Eastern Bhutan
This local store by the central-town junction stocks textiles, dapa (wooden bowls), oboes, brass butter lamps and other religious paraphernalia.
Eastern Bhutan
This roadside weaving centre 1.5km past Rangjung sells beautiful embroidered cloth, shawls and scarfs made from bura (raw silk – literally 'insect fibre')…
Pema Bakery & General Tsongkhang
Eastern Bhutan
On the road to the Trashigang Dzong, this fascinating general store stocks a decent range of imported goodies. The odd smell comes from the sacks of dried…
