Shopping in Western Bhutan
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Vajrayana Art Gallery
Vajrayana Art Gallery features art by self-taught Bhutanese artist Chimmi Dorje, who incorporates Buddhist themes such as prayer flags and mandala motifs into his abstract art. There’s also some fine photography by his brother. The gallery is often closed out of high season.
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Zhayden Nagtsho Traditional Boot Unit
Zhayden Nagtsho Traditional Boot Unit is the place for a pair of traditional handmade Bhutanese boots, retailing around US$60.
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Handicrafts Emporium
The government-run Handicrafts Emporium, on the main street, has books and modern souvenirs at tourist prices.
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Lam Tshering Dirji General Shop
Marked by a row of colourful prayer wheels, this interesting local shop, sells prayer flags, incense and other religious items.
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Deki Dem Shop
Marked by a row of colourful prayer wheels, this interesting local shop, sells prayer flags, incense and other religious items.
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Chencho Handicrafts
Chencho Handicrafts, on the corner of the town square, is a slick operation, with a wide selection of crafts.
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Gyeltshen Tailor Shop
Gyeltshen Tailor Shop has a selection of mounted thangkas, Bhutanese flags and T-shirts and Buddhist accoutrements.
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Showroom
The showroom in town is the place if you are looking to buy. An 18in-by- 48in carpet costs around US$400.
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GPY Cyber Café
Printing, photocopying and long-distance calls also possible; in the back of the Gechu Shopping Mall.
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Made in Bhutan
Made in Bhutan is a slick operation, with a wide selection of crafts.
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