The Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan

The Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan is a unique institution that showcases the textile arts of Bhutan. Founded in 2005 by Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan, the Academy is a cultural museum and educational center dedicated to preserving and promoting Bhutanese textile arts. At the Academy, visitors can experience Bhutanese textile arts through exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and performances. The Academy's collection includes textiles from every region and community of Bhutan, ranging from traditional garments and ceremonial textiles to contemporary art pieces. The Academy also serves as a research institution, actively engaged in the study and documentation of Bhutanese textile traditions.